What type of situation would CISM be least likely to address?

CISM, or Critical Incident Stress Management, is designed to address the emotional and psychological effects of traumatic incidents experienced by individuals in emergency services and other high-stress professions. The primary aim of CISM is to support individuals who have been exposed to traumatic events and help them cope with the stress and trauma that may arise.

In this context, the situation involving the death of a 91-year-old patient with lung cancer is less likely to be addressed by CISM because this scenario does not typically involve an acute, unexpected traumatic incident with immediate emotional impact or the potential for widespread psychological distress among responders or witnesses. Such cases, while they may be sad and impactful on a personal level, do not represent the high-stress, sudden-onset critical incidents that CISM is intended to aid.

In contrast, the other scenarios, such as traumatic incidents involving multiple casualties, serious injuries in the line of duty, or major incidents with significant media attention, involve sudden crises that would likely invoke strong emotional responses from those involved, making them highly relevant for CISM interventions. Thus, these situations fall squarely within the scope of CISM, which aims to provide immediate support and mitigate the effects of acute stressors on individuals involved in such events.