A 19-year-old man presents to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a plan to overdose on his medications. He has a history of depressio...

Question

A 19-year-old man presents to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a plan to overdose on his medications. He has a history of depression. What is the most appropriate immediate step?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent psychiatric assessment and ensure constant observation until assessed

Answer

Discharge with advice to see his GP

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Start an SSRI and send him home

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Tell him to contact a helpline if he feels worse

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Give benzodiazepines only

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Suicidal ideation in depression

A 19-year-old man presents to the emergency department with suicidal ideation and a plan to overdose on his medications. He has a history of depression. What is the most appropriate immediate step?