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Down South Gaming - QAS
Safety
Safety is always highest priority. if the patient seems like they will be violent, do not hesitate to request police backup
Observe
Safety: Scene safety is the first priority
Appearance: Neatness, cleanliness, eye movement
Behaviour: Bizarre, threatening or violent, unusual motor activity, impaired walk, agitation
Emotion: Flat, depressed, agitated, hostile, withdrawn
Listen
Speech: Rate, volume, quantity, content
Thought process: Vague, jumping between thoughts
Cognition: Poorly organised thoughts, poor memory, short attention span
Discuss
Thought content: Delusions, suicidal thoughts, concerned with body functions
Self-harm: attempted or is planning self-harm/suicide
Perceptions: Hallucinations
Environment: Lack of family/social support, substance abuse, recent stresses
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