Question

A 22-year-old attends after self-harm by overdose. Which approach aligns with NICE self-harm guidance?

Accepted Answer

Provide compassionate assessment, discuss safety planning, and avoid risk-stratification tools to determine management

Answer

Use a risk assessment tool score to determine discharge

Answer

Discharge if carer feels safe

Answer

Keep in ED for 24 hours for observation without psychosocial assessment

Answer

Withhold details from the patient

Practice question

A 22-year-old attends after self-harm by overdose. Which approach aligns with NICE self-harm guidance?