Psychiatry and Mental Healthcommon
A 46-year-old man with recurrent major depression tells his general practitioner that he intends to take all his prescribed medicines after his partner leaves for work the following morning. He has collected the tablets, lives alone and says he has not told anyone because he does not want to be stopped. He is intoxicated with alcohol but has normal observations and refuses to agree to a voluntary admission. Which one of the following is the most appropriate next step?