A 24-year-old woman presents with new-onset psychotic symptoms including auditory hallucinations and delusions, with poor self-care but no immediate r...

Question

A 24-year-old woman presents with new-onset psychotic symptoms including auditory hallucinations and delusions, with poor self-care but no immediate risk to herself or others. What is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent same-day assessment by the community mental health team or early intervention service

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Start antipsychotic medication and manage solely in primary care

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Discharge with safety-netting only

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Detain under the Mental Health Act in primary care

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Start high-dose Benzodiazepines and review in 1 month

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): First-episode psychosis

A 24-year-old woman presents with new-onset psychotic symptoms including auditory hallucinations and delusions, with poor self-care but no immediate risk to herself or others. What is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?