Suicide risk in veteran patients: an interactive consultation

Veterans are at significantly higher risk of suicide than the general population. GPs play a critical role in recognising distress, assessing risk, and guiding veterans toward support.

This interactive, case-based session allows participants to engage in a virtual consultation with a veteran patient experiencing suicidal thoughts. Learners can choose either a guided or expert mode to practise applying structured suicide risk assessment frameworks, receive real-time feedback, and strengthen communication skills.

The session includes:

• A clinical case study of a veteran in distress

• Motivational interviewing and suicide risk assessment practice

• Use of referral pathways including Open Arms and DVA-funded services

• Guidance on developing collaborative safety plans

Developed by experienced general practitioners and veteran mental health educators, this session offers RACGP-accredited CPD across multiple categories.

This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course.

Funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Healthcare eLearning Platform Program.

For more free Veterans Health education, check out VETs HeLP Hub on Medcast