Coronial

84 results for possible alcohol use disorder

TASprison2024-04-18

Coroner's Finding: Gerard, Robert Harold

48y · Male·Hanging (partially suspended hanging using shoelaces as ligature)

… May 2022 while on remand for serious charges. He had paranoid schizophrenia, a long history of substance abuse, and was experiencing depression and suicidal ideation. The coroner found his mental health care was reason…

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NTcommunity2009-06-10

Inquest into the death of Robert Plasto-Lehner and David Gurralpa aka Moscow

Male·David Gurralpa: sudden heart attack (coronary atherosclerosis with long-standing…

… immediate medical intervention. The coroner found police failed to recognise these critical warning signs, use alternative de-escalation strategies, or respond to medical staff warnings. Inadequate training on position…

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QLDmental health2013-01-25

SH and AW

25y · Female·Chest injuries due to fall from height

…espite clinical deterioration postpartum. AW spent 462 days in an unsuitable acute ward, developed severe alcohol dependence unchecked by behavioural management, and died on the day of a Mental Health Review Tribunal he…

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QLDcommunity2006-12-15

Barlow, Charles Edward; Lusk, Patrick Douglas; Baggott, Emily Jane

asphyxia sequential to hanging (all three cases); Charles Barlow: schizophrenia …

Three linked suicide cases spanning February 2004 to October 2005 in Far North Queensland mental health services. Charles Barlow (36, Aboriginal) was denied admission despite requesting transfer to Cairns Base Hospital M…

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