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A patient presents to the emergency depament with self-harm and indicates suicidal intent. Which of the following conditions does not warrant an immediate specialist assessment

A
Formal thought disorder
B
Acute Alcohol intoxication
C
Chronic Severe physical illness
D
Social isolation
High-Yield Explanation
B i.e. Acute Alcohol IntoxicationAn accurate specialist assessment cannot however be performed on an intoxicated individual and hence immediate referral to mental health specialists is not warranted for such patients until the patient is sober.

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