Deceased
Lorna Silvester
Demographics
27y, female
Date of death
1999-01-18
Finding date
2000-03-21
Cause of death
Ligature compression of neck (hanging)
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Lorna Silvester, a 27-year-old woman with depression and suicidal ideation, died by hanging on 18 January 1999 while on approved leave from Graylands Hospital. She had been admitted involuntarily on 13 January after presenting with depression, suicidal intentions, and aggression. Despite her documented suicidal risk, she was granted day leave on 14 January by the Consultant Psychiatrist and did not return. She was permitted to sleep on the rear patio of premises in Perth. On the morning of 18 January, she telephoned stating she would kill herself and was found hanging approximately 45 minutes later. The coroner found death by suicide. This case highlights risks associated with granting leave to involuntary psychiatric patients with active suicidal ideation and the importance of appropriate supervision and risk assessment in mental health settings.
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