Risk Assessment Flashcards
You are the FY2 doing a psych job at Gloucester.
You have seen a 38 year old lady and are concluding your consultation by carrying out a risk assessment
What are the 3 subtopics to ask about to do a proper risk assessment?
- Risk to self
- Risk to others
- Risk from others
You are the FY2 doing a psych job at Gloucester.
You have seen a 38 year old lady and are carrying out a risk assessment
What 2 questions are imperative to ask to assess risk to self?
- Suicidal thoughts?
- Self harm?
- Extra - are you looking after yourself?
You are the FY2 doing a psych job at Gloucester.
You have seen a 38 year old lady and are carrying out a risk assessment
What question is imperative to ask to assess risk to others?
• History of violence towards others?
You are the FY2 doing a psych job at Gloucester.
You have seen a 78 year old lady and are carrying out a risk assessment
What 2 questions are imperative to ask to assess risk from others - vulnerability?
• Have you ever been taken advantage of?
