24th August 2020

You are on-call during your psychiatry rotation when you receive a phone call from a distressed GP

You are on-call during your psychiatry rotation when you receive a phone call from a distressed GP. He explains that he has recently seen a long-term patient of his with severe depression for which he is on citalopram. During a diabetic review, this patient was behaving unusually and hinted towards suicidal intent. The GP asks you for advice on the most appropriate course of action.

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.