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A 27-year-old man with schizophrenia is assessed at home in Perth after his sister contacted the community mental health team. He stopped his olanzapine six weeks ago, believes his thoughts are being broadcast by the neighbours, and has slept little for a week. He refuses treatment, telling you the tablets are poison; he cannot repeat back or weigh up anything you explain about the illness or the medication. He is eating, has no thoughts of harming himself or anyone else, and his sister lives with him and will supervise daily team visits. Which one of the following is the most appropriate course of action?
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