SAQ 749 – Mental Health – perinatal depression risk assessment with safety concerns

A 26-year-old woman is referred to the ED by her child and maternal health nurse because of concern about perinatal depression.

She has a one-month-old baby, is reluctant to get out of bed, reports recurrent abdominal pain, migrated to Australia after an arranged marriage three years ago, and speaks minimal English.

List five (5) historical factors you would seek in your risk assessment.

(Marked out of 5.0)

/ 5

List three (3) assessment features that would concern you for post-partum psychosis.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Further history suggests risk of self-harm or harm to the baby. Outline four (4) management points specific to this patient.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%