Coroner's Finding: DAVIDSON Ian John
Deceased
Ian John Davidson
Demographics
60y, male
Date of death
2012-03-20
Finding date
2014-11-28
Cause of death
stab wound of chest (self-inflicted)
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Ian John Davidson, aged 60, died from a self-inflicted stab wound to the chest while police attended his partner's home to enforce bail conditions requiring him to stay away from her. Six days earlier, psychiatric assessment at Royal Adelaide Hospital found no acute psychiatric diagnosis or self-harm risk. A consultant psychiatrist's earlier report noted recurrent depressive disorder with dependent personality features and risk of impulsive self-directed actions. Police acted appropriately and with restraint, only entering the premises when concerned for his safety. By the time they located him, resuscitation was unsuccessful. The coroner found police bore no responsibility and made no recommendations.
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Specialties
Clinical conditions
Procedures
Contributing factors
- recurrent depressive disorder with dependent personality features
- relationship stress and conflict with partner
- bail conditions and imminent arrest
- impulsive behaviour pattern
- concerns about mother's funeral attendance
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