A 52-year-old man with a history of depression presents after self-harm by cutting his wrists superficially. He says he regrets it but still feels hop...

Question

A 52-year-old man with a history of depression presents after self-harm by cutting his wrists superficially. He says he regrets it but still feels hopeless. What is the most important next step in his management?

Accepted Answer

Complete a comprehensive psychosocial and suicide risk assessment

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Prescribe an SSRI and discharge

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Admit involuntarily under the Mental Health Act immediately

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Discharge with a leaflet on depression

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Arrange routine outpatient review in 4 weeks

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Self-harm initial assessment

A 52-year-old man with a history of depression presents after self-harm by cutting his wrists superficially. He says he regrets it but still feels hopeless. What is the most important next step in his management?