A 25-year-old man presents to his GP saying he has made a specific plan to hang himself that evening. He lives alone and has access to rope. What is t...

Question

A 25-year-old man presents to his GP saying he has made a specific plan to hang himself that evening. He lives alone and has access to rope. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day psychiatric assessment, likely via crisis or liaison team, and ensure he is not left alone

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Arrange routine counselling in 2 weeks

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Start an SSRI and safety-net

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Tell him to call a helpline if he feels worse

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Give Diazepam for anxiety and send him home

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Acute suicidality

A 25-year-old man presents to his GP saying he has made a specific plan to hang himself that evening. He lives alone and has access to rope. What is the most appropriate management?