A 45-year-old man tells his GP that he intends to kill himself but refuses consent to share this information with anyone else. He has made a specific ...

Question

A 45-year-old man tells his GP that he intends to kill himself but refuses consent to share this information with anyone else. He has made a specific plan and appears determined. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Breach confidentiality and contact appropriate services to protect him from serious harm

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Respect confidentiality completely and take no further action

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Respect confidentiality but advise him to return if he feels worse

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Discharge him from care as he has refused help

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Record the conversation but do not inform anyone

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Confidentiality and suicide risk

A 45-year-old man tells his GP that he intends to kill himself but refuses consent to share this information with anyone else. He has made a specific plan and appears determined. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate action?