What happens in A&E when taken overdose *TRIGGER ALERT*

[NotExactlyHappyToHelp]

Someone very close to me (being deliberately vague sorry) has taken a paracetamol overdose and been taken to A&E.

Because of COVID no ones allowed to go with them which is understandable.

We know they’re waiting on blood test results and if they’re ok then talk to the mental health team if not then further treatment I guess?

Could anyone tell me what might happen next?

I’m sat here on edge not knowing whether they might be discharged this evening or if they’ll keep them in.

I know these things vary between regions and stuff so I’m not looking for a solid answer just maybe a vague guide?

The liver is very forgiving and will usually recover, but it’s a very worrying time. Your friend will need lots of support ongoing. People who try to commit suicide often go on to make further attempts and often succeed. I heard yesterday that an old friend in Australia who seemed to have everything going for him, committed suicide. It’s an awful epidemic of younger men