A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department expressing suicidal ideation with a specific plan and access to means. He lives alone and has b...

Question

A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department expressing suicidal ideation with a specific plan and access to means. He lives alone and has been drinking heavily. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent psychiatric assessment and ensure constant supervision in a safe environment

Answer

Discharge with a safety brochure and GP appointment next week

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Prescribe an SSRI and send him home

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Advise him to avoid alcohol and return if worse

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Offer telephone counselling numbers only

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Suicide risk acute management

A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department expressing suicidal ideation with a specific plan and access to means. He lives alone and has been drinking heavily. What is the most appropriate immediate management?