A 30-year-old man presents with new-onset psychosis and suicidal ideation. He plans to jump from a bridge. What is the most appropriate immediate mana...

Question

A 30-year-old man presents with new-onset psychosis and suicidal ideation. He plans to jump from a bridge. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Ensure constant observation, remove means of self-harm, and arrange urgent psychiatric assessment, likely requiring involuntary admission

Answer

Arrange urgent outpatient psychiatry appointment in 2 weeks

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Start an SSRI only

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Discharge home with a safety contract

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Treat with benzodiazepines alone

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acute suicidality and psychosis

A 30-year-old man presents with new-onset psychosis and suicidal ideation. He plans to jump from a bridge. What is the most appropriate immediate management?