A 39-year-old man in a remote community presents with suicidal ideation and a plan but no immediate means. There is no onsite mental health team. What...

Question

A 39-year-old man in a remote community presents with suicidal ideation and a plan but no immediate means. There is no onsite mental health team. What is the MOST appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent telepsychiatry assessment and consider Mental Health Act provisions for safe transfer to a higher-level service

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Reassure and review in 1 week

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Give a benzodiazepine prescription and discharge

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Tell him to call a friend if he feels worse

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Avoid documenting suicidality to protect his privacy

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Suicidal ideation in remote setting

A 39-year-old man in a remote community presents with suicidal ideation and a plan but no immediate means. There is no onsite mental health team. What is the MOST appropriate management?