TAScommunity2016-11-21
Coroner's Finding: Mr S
58y · Male·asphyxia
A 58-year-old man with depression and suicidal ideation was assessed by his general practitioner, then taken to hospital by his partner. I…
general practiceemergency medicinesystem
38 results for “moderate depression”
VIChome2011-07-18
Finding into death of Susan Michelle Patterson
27y · Female·mixed methadone and alcohol intoxication
… 2009, then fell asleep and was found unresponsive the following morning. Post-mortem toxicology revealed moderate blood alcohol (0.10) and substantial methadone (0.5 mg/L). As methadone and alcohol are both CNS depressa…
forensic medicinetoxicologysystemdelaymethadone
VIChospital2016-08-19
Finding into death of Margaret Smith
91y · Female·Unascertained
Margaret Smith, a 91-year-old admitted with head strike from fall, developed moderate depression during her stay and received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a compulsory patient. On 5 Mar…
psychiatrygeriatric medicinediagnosticdelaylithium
WAhospital2005-05
Inquest into the Death of Olivia ("Peta") Dawson
26y · Female·Asphyxiation due to Ligature Compression of Neck
Peta Dawson, a 26-year-old woman with a history of depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation following miscarriage and maternal rejection, was admitted to Merredin…
emergency medicinepsychiatrysystemdelaykalma
VIChome2018-10-03
Finding into death of Yvonne Rose Vizard
72y · Female·Obstruction of the airways of the neck
A 72-year-old woman with moderate-severe expressive and receptive dysphasia following an acute left middle cerebral artery stroke died by h…
neurologyrehabilitation medicinediagnosticsystem
VIChospital2016-08-22
Finding into death of Alison Rae Wolinski
36y · Female·Hanging
…d involuntarily following threats with a knife, placed on a Temporary Treatment Order, and assessed as at moderate self-harm risk. After only 6 days, a psychiatrist revoked her compulsory treatment order and discharged h…
psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemvenlafaxine
VIC2020-04-06
Finding into death of Robert James Lawerence
29y · Male·Shotgun wound to the head
Robert James Lawrence, a 29-year-old man with complex mental health needs including ADHD, depression, anxiety, Tourette's syndrome, and borderline personality traits, died from a self-inflicted shotgun wou…
psychiatrypsychologycommunicationsystem
TAShome2022-06-20
Coroner's Finding: Williams, Julie Gaye
59y · Female·mixed prescription drug and alcohol toxicity (ethanol, diazepam, fluoxetine, and…
…nd alcohol toxicity with aspiration of gastric contents. She had extensive psychiatric history including depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and alcohol dependence, with multiple prior suicide attempts. On 9 June 2019, a…
psychiatrygeneral practicealcohol
VIC2025-02-25
Finding into death of M S
58y · Male·Gunshot wound to the head
…old Victoria Police Senior Sergeant died by firearm suicide at his workplace. He had a history of mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression managed with low-dose antidepressants and counselling since 2015, with no prior su…
general practicepsychologyagomelatine
SAmental health2005-01-27
Coroner's Finding: ROBJOHNS Ronald Thomas
89y · Male·congestive cardiac failure due to ischaemic heart disease and aortic valve steno…
…enosis while detained under the Mental Health Act at Glenside Hospital. He was admitted following severe depression, suicidal ideation, and self-neglect after multiple family bereavements. Six days into admission, he fel…
psychiatrygeriatric medicinesertraline
TAShome2015-03-20
Coroner's Finding: Sterling, William John
60y · Male·Complications of chronic lung disease (emphysema, foreign body giant cell reacti…
…led marked emphysema, evidence of intravenous drug abuse (foreign body giant cell reaction in lungs), and moderate atherosclerotic coronary disease. The coroner concluded death resulted from cardiac strain and ischaemia …
respiratory medicinecardiologymorphine
QLDmental health2006-02-03
Muckan, David Jones
49y · Male·Obstructive sleep apnoea, contributed to by the sedating effects of therapeutic …
David Muckan, a 49-year-old man with schizophrenia, was admitted to a psychiatric unit in April 1998 with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). He was sedated with benzodiazepines (Midazolam, Diazepam) and other psyc…
psychiatryrespiratory medicinemedicationmonitoringthioridazine
SAcommunity2014-03-12
Coroner's Finding: MUNDY Michaela Jayne
15y · Female·neck compression due to hanging
Michaela Mundy, a 15-year-old with depression, was seen by CAMHS therapist Vina Hotich from July-November 2011, presenting with suicidal ideation, sel…
psychiatrygeneral practicediagnosticcommunicationfluoxetine
NSWcommunity2018-08-28
Inquest into the death of MB
64y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained after jumping from a height
MB, a 64-year-old man with progressive major depression, died from multiple injuries sustained after jumping from a cliff at the Skillion near Terrigal. Over 18…
psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemmirtazapine
SAhome2025-11-27
Coroner's Finding: Gifford, Paul Douglas
36y · Male·acute neck compression due to hanging
Paul Douglas Gifford, aged 36, died by hanging while on home detention bail. He had a long history of substance abuse (methamphetamine, opioids), mental health issues including borderline personality disorder, childhood …
psychiatryaddiction medicinemethamphetamine
VICcommunity2023-06-25
Finding into death of Brian Roy Gallagher
72y · Male·Coronary artery atherosclerosis
Brian Roy Gallagher, a 72-year-old man with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability living in disability support accommodation, died from coronary artery atherosclerosis. He was noted to be unwell on the day of death …
general practicepathologysertraline
VICcommunity2021-03-10
Finding into death of Jack David watson
26y · Male·Plastic bag asphyxia in the setting of a vitiated atmosphere with inert gases
…hyxiation with inert gas on 2 August 2016. He had a long history of mental health issues including ADHD, depression and suicidal ideation. Following acute psychiatric admission to Ballarat Health Services (7-14 July 2016…
psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemdextroamphetamine
VICcommunity2017-04-05
Finding into death of KP
15y · Male·Hanging (redacted in original but indicated by reference to method of suicide)
A 15-year-old boy with depression died by suicide. He had a difficult relationship with his parents and was reluctant to engage with menta…
psychologypsychiatrycommunicationsystem
SAmental health2002-01-03
Coroner's Finding: PETTITT Randall John
34y · Male·neck compression due to hanging
…quiring 2-6 weeks). The discharging psychiatrist based discharge on brief improvement, despite documented moderate-to-high suicide risk on 2 September. No consultation occurred with the GP who had detained him twice, lea…
psychiatrygeneral practicecommunicationsystemfluoxetine
WAcommunity2020-11-05
Inquest into the Suspected Death of Paul Clifford YORK
45y · Male·unascertained
…red from Petrudor Rocks National Park on 10 November 2011 and is presumed dead. He had a long history of depression, suicidal ideation, and previous suicide attempts by hanging and overdose. He was sexually abused as a t…
psychiatrygeneral practicediagnosticsystemmirtazapine
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