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ModeratePsychiatrySelf-harm risk assessmentuk-plab-1

A 42-year-old man with known depression attends after an overdose of 40 paracetamol tablets 4 hours ago in an impulsive act following an argument. He now denies current suicidal intent and wants to leave. What is the most appropriate next step?

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