Finding into death of Nicholas Raymond Lobo
Deceased
Nicholas Raymond Lobo
Demographics
60y, male
Date of death
2008-10-31
Finding date
2009-12-01
Cause of death
Drowning; increased blood ethanol level (0.21%)
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Nicholas Lobo, a 60-year-old Indian national living alone in Melbourne, died by drowning in his bathtub on 31 October 2008 while on day leave from Linwood House, a mental health rehabilitation facility. He had a history of depression, anxiety with hallucinations, and self-harm, recently diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Following involuntary admission to Upton House, he was discharged on a Community Treatment Order with antipsychotic medication. An autopsy revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.21%, consistent with alcohol intoxication. The coroner determined the death was intentional suicide, not accidental, based on removal of clothing and recent self-harming behavior. The coroner found no evidence of inappropriate medication or treatment plan. The finding emphasizes the clinical challenge facing mental health professionals in predicting suicide risk, particularly in schizoaffective disorder where behavior may be impulsive. Despite available community support services, Mr Lobo chose to end his life.
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Specialties
Contributing factors
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression and anxiety
- Recent self-harming behavior
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Impulsive behavior associated with schizoaffective disorder
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