Deceased
Michael John BIRD
Demographics
22y, male
Date of death
2022-03-17
Finding date
2024-05-08
Cause of death
Multiple injuries from fall from 21st floor balcony
AI-generated summary
Michael Bird, 22, died by suicide on 17 March 2022, jumping from the 21st floor of his new workplace on his first day as building manager. He had been experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions about police surveillance for several months, likely due to an undiagnosed psychiatric condition. He disclosed these symptoms to a psychologist on 15 March but not to his GPs. His GP on 16 March was unaware of the psychosis and, without this critical information, appropriately assessed him as low-risk for psychiatric emergencies. The coroner found police negotiators did everything possible during a two-hour negotiation and did not cause or contribute to his death. Key clinical lessons: psychosis can present subtly and patients may selectively disclose symptoms; coordination between GPs and psychologists is essential; and even without disclosure, patients presenting with insomnia and anxiety should be asked directly about hallucinations and delusions.
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