A 28-year-old man presents to general practice expressing suicidal thoughts with a specific plan but no previous attempts. What is the most appropriat...

Question

A 28-year-old man presents to general practice expressing suicidal thoughts with a specific plan but no previous attempts. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a structured suicide risk assessment and arrange urgent psychiatric review, ensuring safety plan and possible admission

Answer

Schedule routine follow-up in 4 weeks

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Advise him to ignore these thoughts

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Provide an SSRI prescription only

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Tell him suicide is illegal and provide no further help

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Suicide risk assessment steps

A 28-year-old man presents to general practice expressing suicidal thoughts with a specific plan but no previous attempts. What is the most appropriate immediate action?