Question

A 45-year-old man presents to his GP with thoughts of suicide and has made a plan to hang himself. He has a history of depression and lives alone. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day psychiatric assessment, with consideration of admission

Answer

Arrange routine community mental health referral

Answer

Start an SSRI and review in 4 weeks

Answer

Give written information only

Answer

Advise him to call the surgery if he feels worse

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents to his GP with thoughts of suicide and has made a plan to hang himself. He has a history of depression and lives alone. What is the most appropriate immediate management?