accurate than clinical prediction, such as in the prediction of violence and sexual offending30, 66 and the prediction of death from natural causes among the elderly.67 Third, and finally, it is important to note that these indices are not intended to serve as a comprehensive suicide assessment by themselves, but instead may be best used to identify those at high risk for suicide attempt so that they can receive a more focused, in-depth assessment of current risk for suicidal behavior.
