A 21-year-old university student presents after expressing suicidal thoughts to a friend. She has a plan to overdose on medications at home but denies...

Question

A 21-year-old university student presents after expressing suicidal thoughts to a friend. She has a plan to overdose on medications at home but denies having taken any tablets. Vitals and exam are normal. What is the most appropriate disposition?

Accepted Answer

Admit to hospital for safety and further assessment

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Discharge with crisis-line number only

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Arrange urgent outpatient psychiatry within 2 weeks and discharge

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Start SSRI and discharge with close GP follow-up

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Tell her family to monitor her at home and avoid admission

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acute suicidal ideation risk management

A 21-year-old university student presents after expressing suicidal thoughts to a friend. She has a plan to overdose on medications at home but denies having taken any tablets. Vitals and exam are normal. What is the most appropriate disposition?