09/18/2026
The days immediately after psychiatric discharge can be one of the highest-risk periods for su***de. A hospital’s responsibilities may include reassessing risk, creating a meaningful safety plan, addressing access to lethal means, and arranging follow-up care before the patient leaves. If your family lost a loved one shortly after psychiatric discharge, contact the Law Offices of Skip Simpson. We can examine the discharge plan, risk assessments, and medical records to determine whether preventable failures in care played a role. https://bit.ly/4rn9yqb