Volume 37, Number 9

September 2008

Suicide

The word suicide is derived from the Latin word suicidium, itself derived from sui (of oneself) and cidium (a killing; caedere = to kill. The word appears to have been first used around 1651, although the self-killing act itself is recorded in antiquity. This article is available only as a...

Pathways to Specialist Care in an Insomnia Clinic at a Psychiatric Hospital: A Comparative Analysis of Two Periods

The complaint of insomnia is common and patients generally either self-medicate and/or consult primary healthcare providers. Referrals to a specialist for further management largely depends on the initial assessments and findings, the presence of comorbidity and/or difficulties in treating the underlying problems. This article is available only as a PDF....

Mental Health Professionals’ Perceived Barriers and Benefits, and Personal Concerns in Relation to Psychiatric Research

Epidemiological research has shown that mental disorders can result in considerable healthcare and other opportunity costs. There are some reports that have highlighted the negligence of mental health and the lack of recognition of the importance of mental disorders. This article is available only as a PDF. Please click on...

Observational Study to Determine Factors Associated with Blood Sample Haemolysis in the Emergency Department

Haemolysis of blood samples leads to inaccurate results and often necessitates a repeat sample. Escalating workloads and finite resources are an increasing problem in many Emergency departments (EDs), where many conditions have time-dependent outcomes, and accurate and quick blood results are thus important. This article is available only as a...

Ten-year Series of Splenic Abscesses in a General Hospital in Singapore

Splenic abscess is an uncommon clinical problem. Fewer than 800 cases have been reported in the literature. This article is available only as a PDF. Please click on “Download PDF” on top to view the full article.