Mini Quiz: Why Language Matters

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A quiz about non-pejorative suicidal self-directed violence nomenclature.

Which of these phrases is consistent with non-pejorative suicidal self-directed violence nomenclature?

A. The patient was admitted to the hospital following a suicidal manipulation

B. The patient died by committing suicide

C. The patient used excess medication to attempt suicide

D. The patient has a history of multiple failed suicide attempts

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