Inquest into the death of G

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A 34-year-old man with a history of depression and a previous suicide attempt died when he intentionally drove his car into a tree. He had been prescribed antidepressants by his GP following assessment for severe depression, but without a documented serious suicidal plan at that time. However, within 24 hours he sent multiple messages indicating clear suicidal intent, including stating he would crash his car into a tree and texting 'I have to do it this time'. When police conducted a welfare check after his wife called, he immediately drove away upon seeing them, and crashed his car within one minute. The coroner found no fault with police conduct or medical management. Clinical lessons include: early reassessment of suicide risk after initial presentation, consideration of involuntary treatment thresholds when explicit suicidal intent emerges, and the importance of urgent psychiatry follow-up for high-risk patients. The GP's initial assessment of 'no serious suicidal plan' was contradicted by events within 24 hours.

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