Volume 3, Number 3, Fall, 1967 | HOWARD M. FEINSTEIN, M.D.*
Dr. Howard M. Feinstein describes an urgent call to a hospital where a young man, Dr. B—, was found unconscious with self-inflicted lacerations on his wrists and neck. Despite efforts to save him, Dr. B— died. Feinstein, a psychiatrist, recounts the scene, including the medical team's struggle to resuscitate him and the emotional turmoil of the staff. The incident highlights the challenges of suicide prevention and the emotional impact on healthcare professionals. The aftermath includes reflections on the patient's condition, the role of the medical team, and the broader context of suicide in the healthcare setting.Dr. Howard M. Feinstein describes an urgent call to a hospital where a young man, Dr. B—, was found unconscious with self-inflicted lacerations on his wrists and neck. Despite efforts to save him, Dr. B— died. Feinstein, a psychiatrist, recounts the scene, including the medical team's struggle to resuscitate him and the emotional turmoil of the staff. The incident highlights the challenges of suicide prevention and the emotional impact on healthcare professionals. The aftermath includes reflections on the patient's condition, the role of the medical team, and the broader context of suicide in the healthcare setting.