A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a specific plan to hang himself. He has access to means and expresse...

Question

A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a specific plan to hang himself. He has access to means and expresses intent to act. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit him urgently for psychiatric assessment and ensure constant observation and restriction of means

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Arrange routine outpatient follow-up in 2 weeks

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Advise him to contact his GP if symptoms worsen

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Prescribe an SSRI and discharge

Answer

Recommend self-help resources only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Acute suicide risk

A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a specific plan to hang himself. He has access to means and expresses intent to act. What is the most appropriate immediate management?