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110 results for aggressive behaviour

WAhome2021-11-29

Inquest into the Death of Ly Minh TONG

38y · Male·Multiple gunshot wounds

…g his mother hostage. Police attended and when officers opened the bedroom door, the man ran toward them aggressively. Believing he was armed and posed an imminent lethal threat, an officer discharged his firearm, fatall…

psychiatrytoxicologycommunicationsystemmethamphetamine
VIChome2020-09-28

Finding into death of JC

17y · Male·Hanging

A 17-year-old male with a history of mental health concerns, prior suicide pact attempt, and escalating aggressive behaviour died by hanging shortly after being excluded from his home via a Family Violence Intervention …

psychiatryemergency medicinesystemcommunicationdiazepam
VICaged care2018-11-29

Finding into death of Nikolaos Margelis

82y · Male·Traumatic head injury due to head striking the floor

…s pushed by another resident during an interaction in a hallway. The deceased had a history of intrusive behaviour and had recently had his psychotropic medications reduced then re-increased. He fell backwards striking …

psychiatryemergency medicinequetiapine
VICaged care2020-05-04

Finding into death of Jane Nola Rolph

90y · Female·Complications of a right fractured neck of femur (operated) sustained in a fall …

A 90-year-old woman with dementia sustained a fractured neck of femur after being nudged by another aggressive dementia-affected resident in an aged care facility, resulting in a fall. Despite appropriate initial ma…

geriatric medicineorthopaedic surgery
NSWpolice custody2026-03-20

Inquest into the death of Phillip Walton

48y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia which occurred in the context of physical exertion and hypoxi…

…rly 20 years, suffered an acute psychotic episode likely precipitated by cannabis use at a circus. After aggressive behaviour requiring police restraint with OC spray and Taser, he was brought to Casino police station. P…

emergency medicineparamedicinediagnosticcommunicationclozapine
VICcommunity2015-10-06

Finding into death of Gregory Anderson

54y · Male·gunshot wound to the chest

…mental health care despite prior hospitalisation and observed paranoia, religious fixations, and violent behaviour.

psychiatryforensic medicinediagnosticsystemdiazepam
VIChome2021-10-12

Finding into death of Mr A

51y · Male·Hanging

A 51-year-old man with mild intellectual disability from childhood head injury died by hanging following family violence separation. He perpetrated physical, emotional and verbal abuse against his wife and children over …

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationdiagnosticvenlafaxine
VIChospital2023-07-31

Finding into death of Michael Stankic

29y · Male·Pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to deep venous thrombosis

… to ICU and appropriately commenced on prophylactic enoxaparin 40mg daily. On day 3 of admission, due to aggressive behaviour and staff safety concerns, enoxaparin was ceased to facilitate de-escalation. The patient rema…

intensive carepsychiatrysystemdelayenoxaparin
VIChospital2017-06-07

Finding into death of Samer Rony Damouni

21y · Male·Compression of the neck consequent upon hanging

…per risk assessment given his absconding history; not considering chemical or physical restraint despite aggressive behaviour; inadequate communication between emergency and mental health teams; and insufficient acute ps…

psychiatryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemmethamphetamine
VIChospital2018-06-20

Finding into death of Amanda Dawson

57y · Female·Head injuries resulting in subdural haematoma and global cerebral ischaemic inju…

…tiple family violence risk factors in Masatora: mental illness, suicidal ideation, obsessive and jealous behaviour, stalking, and unemployment. Critical clinical lessons include recognition that intimate partner stalkin…

trauma surgeryneurosurgeryrisperidone
QLDhospital2013-05-10

Weazel, Maureen Ann

25y · Female·severe coronary atherosclerosis

…empted to access the emergency department but was initially denied entry due to staff concerns about his aggressive behaviour, apparent intoxication, broken intercom communication, and documented history of violence at t…

emergency medicinecardiology
QLD2012-05-22

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10y · Female·injuries sustained from being struck by a car

…s. The placement proceeded without adequate risk assessment, particularly regarding her known absconding behaviour. Significant conflict with another resident, including documented physical assaults, was not adequately …

diagnosticsystem
NSWcommunity2026-03-25

Inquest into the death of Jesse Riley

31y · Male·Status epilepsy secondary to cerebral cavernoma

… unknown cause (possibly nicotine from recent vaping). While in post-ictal delirium, he was perceived as aggressive/intoxicated. Police and paramedics responded, using physical and mechanical restraints in prone position…

paramedicineemergency medicinecommunicationsystemdroperidol
TAScommunity2017-05-04

Coroner's Finding: Higgins, Elizabeth Ann

61y · Female·Drowning due to asphyxia from saltwater ingestion

…odes and medical conditions were unlikely contributing factors. The coroner found concerning controlling behaviour by Mr Lacroix towards Ms Higgins prior to death.

general practicepsychiatrydelay
SAhospital2011-12-07

Coroner's Finding: LANGHANS Doris Merle

89y · Female·acute renal failure with severe electrolyte disturbance due to sigmoid volvulus …

…moid volvulus while detained under the Mental Health Act. She was admitted to hospital for management of aggressive behaviour secondary to dementia. On 26 October 2008, an intern identified a probable sigmoid volvulus on…

psychiatrygeneral medicine
NSWhospital2023-03-03

Inquest into the death of Irene Charlish

68y · Female·Complications of a fall with contributing factors of respiratory failure, respir…

…g a pneumothorax and rib fracture. She was admitted to Ryde Hospital where she refused treatment, became aggressive, and resisted hydration and medication administration. Despite appropriate medical care, she died on 11 …

emergency medicinepsychiatryclozapine
SAhospital2017-04-19

Coroner's Finding: RAYNER Augustine Durham

88y · Male·bilateral acute bronchopneumonia on a background of chronic obstructive airways …

…on order at a teaching hospital. He was admitted after being found unkempt and homeless, detained due to aggressive behaviour and refusal of medical care, and was awaiting psychiatric ward placement when he suffered a su…

psychiatrygeneral medicine
SAhospital2017-04-19

Coroner's Finding: ANNS William James

69y · Male·end-stage interstitial lung disease and chronic congestive cardiac failure

…xacerbations requiring hospitalisation. During his final admission, he developed delirium, agitation and aggressive behaviour with repeated removal of his oxygen mask despite respiratory distress. A Level 1 Inpatient Tre…

cardiologyrespiratory medicine
WAhome2025-06-24

Inquest into the Death of Leighton Michael WOOD

44y · Male·bronchopneumonia in the setting of combined drug effect

… management, and psychiatric review. The coroner found his care was of good standard despite challenging behaviour. He likely accessed opioid medication (tapentadol) without permission, and toxicology showed therapeutic…

psychiatrypathologyzuclopenthixol decanoate
NSWcommunity2023-09-05

Inquest into the death of Daniel Bolton

30y · Male·Gunshot wound to the neck and head

…pursuit while armed with firearms and making suicidal statements to police. Senior Constable Millhouse's aggressive tactical approach brought the situation to rapid conclusion within 22 seconds; however, Bolton fired the…

psychiatrygeneral practicesystemcommunicationcannabis

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