Question

A 30-year-old man tells his GP in a routine consultation that he intends to kill his ex-partner when she returns from holiday. He calmly describes where she lives and how he plans to wait outside her flat. He refuses to allow any information to be shared. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Inform the police or appropriate authorities promptly, disclosing only relevant information

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Respect confidentiality as he has not yet committed a crime

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Arrange an urgent psychiatry referral but do not share information with anyone

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Tell his ex-partner directly so she can protect herself, without involving the police

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Do nothing until he attends again to see if he still feels the same

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