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A 34 year old man with multiple sclerosis has taken an over dose of 100 tablets of paracetamol with intent to end his life. He has been brought to the emergency department for treatment but is refusing all intervention. What is the next step?

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A 34 year old man with multiple sclerosis has taken an over dose of 100 tablets of paracetamol with intent to end his life. He has been brought to the emergency department for treatment but is refusing all intervention. What is the next step?

  1. Assessment
  2. Evaluate pt’s capacity to refuse treatment
  3. Establish if pt has a prv mental illness
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waelhammad
2022-11-03
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The key is B. Evaluate patients capacity to refuse treatment.

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