A 78yo man is depressed after his wife’s death. He has been neglecting himself. His son found
him in a miserable state when he went to visit. The son can’t deal with his father. What is the
appropriate management?
a. Voluntary admission to psychiatry ward
b. Hand over to social worker
c. Request son to move in with father
d. Send pt to care home
answer: A
voluntary admission is the most reasonable option as he will need access to medical treatment for depression
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