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Psychiatry Mood Disorders e71830ef

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
The suicidal intent in a person with formal thought disorder (most likely a patient with Schizophrenia), chronic severe physical illness and social isolation, should be taken very seriously and immediate measures taken must include assessment by a specialist. If patient has expressed suicidal intent in an inebriated state, it must still be ensured that he doesn't harm himself however a specialist assessment can be deferred till he is sober.

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