746 results for “psychiatric treatment”
45y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia whilst being restrained, in the context of methamphetamine as…
…zophrenia, substance abuse, and aggressive behaviour should be aware of concurrent cardiac risks. Early psychiatric intervention and substance abuse treatment might have prevented the escalation. The coroner found restr…
19y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained on a train impact (pedestrian)
…, cocaine, and alcohol. He was enrolled in the Headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program and was receiving treatment with antipsychotic medication (aripiprazole depot). Key clinical lessons include: the importance of earl…
26y · Male·multiple injuries, primarily severe chest trauma, due to jumping from the Tasman…
…ng to involuntary mental health orders. The coroner found he received appropriate medical assessment and treatment, including involuntary orders when necessary. However, he was non-compliant with medications, withdrew f…
36y · Male·Unascertained
A 36-year-old male psychiatrist disappeared on 25 January 2023 and is presumed deceased. He had treatment-resistant depression, was in significant pain from a recent back injury, and was prescribed opioids (Lyr…
47y · Female·bronchopneumonia in context of ischaemic heart disease, chronic renal failure, a…
… clinical care decisions were appropriate, the larger system failed to provide adequate alternatives to psychiatric hospitalisation for her complex needs.
38y · Female·end stage renal failure (Stage 5 chronic kidney disease)
…cal about undertaking dialysis due to her difficulty maintaining strict regimens amid substance use and psychiatric illness. Declining life-saving treatment for a terminal natural disease does not constitute suicide. Th…
57y · Male·partially suspended hanging
…lcohol-related brain injury) and personality features. Key clinical lessons: (1) Prolonged stays on non-psychiatric wards for patients with high suicide risk require enhanced environmental safety measures including regu…
58y · Female·plastic bag asphyxia
Catherine Williamson, a 58-year-old voluntary psychiatric inpatient, died from plastic bag asphyxia at a private mental health facility. She had schizo-affective…
21y · Male·unascertained
Samaan Salah Tilmiz Elsamin, a 21-year-old with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, moderate-to-severe intellectual disability (IQ 57), and unpredictable violent b…
46y · Male·Cerebral ischaemia secondary to compression of the neck in circumstances of hang…
Derek Hamilton, a 46-year-old involuntary psychiatric patient with cluster B personality disorder and recurrent depression, died from cerebral ischaemia seco…
42y · Female·Neck compression due to self-suspension
…Centre on 24 July 2018. She had chronic suicidal ideation with periods of acute risk, was under regular psychiatric review, and was managed with appropriate risk ratings (S2 at time of death). The coroner found that men…
17y · Male·cranial and facial trauma
…erstanding the obligation to breach confidentiality and contact family when a minor presents with acute psychiatric symptoms; and establishing clear referral pathways to emergency mental health services (ACIS). The case…
36y · Male·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
…, he created a ligature from a bed sheet using the ensuite bathroom door. The coroner found supervision, treatment and care were of high standard and appropriate. Key lessons: suicide is unpredictable and rare events ca…
29y · Female·acute myocardial infarction due to stenotic coronary vessel (left anterior desce…
…ing, initially attributed to cannabis use. Her behaviour was disruptive; she refused full assessment and treatment. The coroner found her management at NWRH was reasonable given available guidelines. However, a more det…
55y · Male·Hanging
Christopher Traill, a 55-year-old lawyer with alcohol dependence and depression, died by hanging in a psychiatric inpatient unit on 25 February 2017, just hours after admission as a compulsory patient. He used his bel…
41y · Male·head and chest injuries from fall from height
…aged from community mental health services despite outreach attempts. The patient had capacity to refuse treatment and couldn't be involuntarily detained without acute crisis. Earlier recognition of disengagement, proac…
83y · Male·inanition with lobar pneumonia
…received comprehensive multidisciplinary care including medical, nursing, dietary, speech pathology and psychiatric input. Despite these efforts, his condition deteriorated rapidly due to advanced cachexia and he develo…
34y · Female·Multiple injuries from pedestrian motor vehicle collision; suicide by stepping i…
…rist oversight after June 2007 (reviewed by multiple registrars); Jennifer's repeated non-attendance at psychiatric appointments without adequate follow-up; communication gaps between services; and absence of faxed hand…
18y · Male·neck compression due to hanging
…ural and mental health crises from adolescence. Despite multiple emergency department presentations and psychiatric admissions, he was repeatedly discharged with inadequate community follow-up. A critical gap existed in…
20y · Female·Complications of neck compression in the setting of partial suspension
…EBMHS) with documented suicidal ideation, previous attempts via overdose and other means, and a complex psychiatric history. While NEBMHS provided appropriate initial assessment and safety planning, continuity of care w…
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