Philosophical Question for the masses

[jennythereader]

Does it really count as suicidal/homicidal ideation when the patient is hallucinating voices telling him to kill himself/others?

Yes, my job leads me to all sorts of odd thoughts.

Comments

[siderea]

Count? To whom? "Suicidal ideation" is a techical term with a precise meaning. I think command hallucinations -- the technical term for that -- are considered suicidal ideation, but let me hit my DSM when I get home for a more authoritative answer.