Can a video call in the ER save lives? new study says yes
NCT ID NCT04800029
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether having a mental health expert join an emergency room visit via video call can help prevent suicide. Over 32,000 adults in Massachusetts who were at risk for suicide took part. The goal was to see if this approach improves care and reduces the need for long hospital stays.
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UMass Chan Medical School
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States
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