A 32-year-old man attends A&E after taking an overdose of Paracetamol tablets in an impulsive act following an argument. He is medically stabilised. W...

Question

A 32-year-old man attends A&E after taking an overdose of Paracetamol tablets in an impulsive act following an argument. He is medically stabilised. What must occur before he can be discharged?

Accepted Answer

He requires a full psychosocial assessment by a suitably trained mental health professional

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He should be discharged if he denies further suicidal thoughts

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He must be admitted for at least 72 hours

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He should be referred back to his GP only

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He must receive inpatient psychiatric admission regardless of risk

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Self-harm assessment

A 32-year-old man attends A&E after taking an overdose of Paracetamol tablets in an impulsive act following an argument. He is medically stabilised. What must occur before he can be discharged?