A 32-year-old woman with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is reviewed in clinic. She expresses clear suicidal intent with a specific plan and refuses to a...

Question

A 32-year-old woman with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is reviewed in clinic. She expresses clear suicidal intent with a specific plan and refuses to agree to safety measures, but currently has capacity to engage in discussion. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent same-day mental health assessment and consider admission, ensuring she is not left alone

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Arrange routine outpatient review in 2 weeks

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Advise her to contact her GP if she feels worse

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Respect her autonomy and take no further action

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Prescribe a small supply of sedatives only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Suicide risk management

A 32-year-old woman with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is reviewed in clinic. She expresses clear suicidal intent with a specific plan and refuses to agree to safety measures, but currently has capacity to engage in discussion. What is the most appropriate action?