SAQ 1836 – Suicide risk assessment in an older man with depression

A 60-year-old man comes to ED with his sister. She says he has been withdrawn and quiet recently and has been saying he wants to die.

Give six important factors you would consider when assessing his suicide risk.

(Marked out of 6.0)

/ 6

Outline four key factors you would consider when deciding whether he requires inpatient or outpatient management of depression.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

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