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HardPsychiatryAcute suicidal ideationau-amcau-acem

A 42-year-old man presents to the emergency department with suicidal ideation, a specific plan to hang himself and access to means. He reports previous suicide attempts. He is calm and cooperative. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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