| An uncommon case of failed suicide in a 94-year-old woman: "masked" depression or rational decision? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18852554 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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AIM: We report an unusual case of "failed suicide" in an oldest old woman who was apparently "aging successfully". METHOD: This case was analysed in the light of a careful literature review. RESULTS: This was an unusual case of failed suicide, attempted by a 94-year-old woman who had planned the suicide several days earlier. CONCLUSIONS: The unusual features of this case relate to: 1) the person's female gender and very advanced age; 2) her apparently "successful aging" condition; 3) the violent method and unusual means she used; 4) the suicide note written several days beforehand. |
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Authors:
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Emine Meral Inelmen; Giuseppe Sergi; Giulia Pintore; Giuliano Enzi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aging clinical and experimental research Volume: 20 ISSN: 1594-0667 ISO Abbreviation: Aging Clin Exp Res Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-14 Completed Date: 2008-12-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101132995 Medline TA: Aging Clin Exp Res Country: Italy |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 381-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy. eminemeral.inelmen@unipd.it |
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Aged, 80 and over Decision Making Depression / psychology* Female Humans Suicide, Attempted / psychology* |
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