Question

A 45-year-old man presents to the emergency department after expressing suicidal intent to his partner and ingesting an unknown quantity of medication. He is now medically stable. According to Canadian suicide risk assessment guidance, which is the most appropriate step regarding discharge planning?

Accepted Answer

Complete a structured suicide risk assessment, involve family or supports with consent, and arrange urgent mental health follow-up before discharge

Answer

Discharge him home alone with a crisis hotline number

Answer

Rely solely on your clinical impression without documentation

Answer

Keep him in the waiting room for observation without further assessment

Answer

Discharge him with a new benzodiazepine prescription for anxiety

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