Could an allied health care approach reduce the unacceptable incidence of suicide after psychiatric hospital discharge?

We propose that an allied care model could assist to reduce the unacceptably high incidence of suicide after psychiatric hospital discharge. A designated care coordinator is needed to provide holistic discharge planning that incorporates medical, functional and social support for the patient. At a minimum, this approach must include assessment of suicide means access and modifications to the home environment to reduce risk of injury as a standard management procedure.