Term ID: T4741

Risk Assessment

/risk-assessment/
Systematic evaluation of factors that increase likelihood of harmful outcomes like violence, suicide, or treatment failure.
Example: Structured assessment tools used to evaluate suicide risk or potential for violent behavior in clinical settings.

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Reference: Otto & Douglas (2010)