The substance taken may be elicited by the patient, but this should be corroborated, especially in serious suicidal attempts. Fellow household members, relatives, neighbours, ambulance personnel, and the police may all be useful as sources of third-party evidence.
Where possible, ascertain:
Useful clues may be present by examining the:
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