Question

A 45-year-old man with schizophrenia on long-acting antipsychotic depot tells you in clinic that he plans to stop his injections because he feels well. He has had several relapses when off medication previously. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explore his reasons, discuss risks and benefits, and involve the mental health team in shared decision making

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Refuse to discuss his concerns and insist he continues

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Immediately detain him under the Mental Health Act

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Stop the depot without discussion and discharge from services

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Tell him to ask his family’s permission before making any decision

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with schizophrenia on long-acting antipsychotic depot tells you in clinic that he plans to stop his injections because he feels well. He has had several relapses when off medication previously. What is the most appropriate response?