AVERT is an electronic system that administers a private survey to patients in audio and visual formats in lieu of the traditional mental health interview a patient has with a primary care physician.
The system alerts physicians immediately if a patient score indicates he or she is at risk for suicide.
According to an ERT press release, 50 percent of suicide victims see a primary care physician 30 days or less before their suicide.
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