162 results for “alcohol_abuse”
35y · Male·Head injury sustained in a bicycle accident
Sean Brindle, aged 35, died from head injury sustained in a bicycle accident on Boxing Day 2008 at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. He and his brother were struck from behind by a car driven by Luke Shields, who was sever…
45y · Male·spontaneous lethal arrhythmia arising from focal myocardial fibrosis
45-year-old man with bipolar disorder admitted to psychiatric unit involuntarily died from spontaneous lethal arrhythmia due to focal myocardial fibrosis. Critical issue was inadequate visual observations overnight—the p…
25y · Male·drowning
Matthew Leary, 25, died by suicide at Watsons Bay on 28 November 2014 after three psychiatric admissions in one month. Key clinical lessons: mental health clinicians at Prince of Wales Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital …
15y · Female·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
A 15-year-old Aboriginal girl died by suicide by hanging on 29 November 2007. She had a transient lifestyle with unstable housing, moved frequently between relatives, was not regularly attending school, and engaged in su…
44y · Male·Multiple traumatic injuries sustained in a fall from height
Ashley Bryant, a 44-year-old former NSW police officer with 24 years service, died by suicide at Minyon Falls on 16 December 2013 while suffering from PTSD, depression and alcohol dependence. The coroner found these cond…
35y · Male·Sudden death during restraint in an agitated obese man with coronary artery athe…
Justin Fraser, a 35-year-old male with first-episode psychosis, died in restraint at Frankston Hospital psychiatric ward on 26 October 2007. He was found attempting suicide by hanging, became agitated and threatening, le…
29y · Female·Multiple Drug Toxicity (Lamotrigine, Doxylamine, Venlafaxine, Valproic Acid, Cod…
A 29-year-old woman with personality disorders and depression called Perth Clinic at 11:11pm reporting she had overdosed on multiple medications (lamotrigine, doxylamine, venlafaxine, valproic acid, codeine, morphine). S…
27y · Male·Gunshot wound to the chest fired by Sergeant Matthew Gale of the Australian Fede…
Nathan Doherty, aged 27, died from a gunshot wound inflicted by AFP Sergeant Matthew Gale during a mental health crisis. Nathan had a long history of depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse, with two prior suicide attempt…
51y · Female·Complications of anorexia nervosa
A 51-year-old woman with severe anorexia nervosa, BMI 12.1, was admitted to hospital acutely unwell with hypothermia, bradycardia, heart block, and extreme malnutrition. She was discharged after only 2 days with minimal …
50y · Male·Multiple injuries as a result of being struck by a train
A 50-year-old ICU nurse at Cabrini Hospital died by suicide by stepping in front of a train after experiencing a cascade of adverse events. In October 2009, he attended work while intoxicated following personal stress, l…
32y · Female·hanging
Fiona Burke, aged 32, died by hanging on 17 March 2017 following a prolonged history of family violence in her relationship with Darren Mather. The death occurred in a context of escalating intimate partner violence, alc…
52y · Female·Hanging due to depression
Mrs B, a 52-year-old woman with a 17-year history of recurrent depression, suicidal ideation, and borderline personality traits, was admitted to Cairns Base Hospital Mental Health Unit on 11 March 2008 with escalating su…
51y · Female·Multiple injuries sustained when struck by a car while lying on the Mornington P…
Lee Collings, 51, died by suicide after absconding from an Emergency Department. She presented with suicidal ideation and was triaged as Mental Health Category 4. Key failures included: the Crisis Assessment Team clinici…
45y · Male·bronchopneumonia and suppurative bronchitis complicating hypoxic brain damage
Ian McLeod, a 45-year-old lawyer with alcohol dependence and depression, died from hypoxic brain damage and bronchopneumonia following a hanging while in custody at Yatala Labour Prison. Multiple system failures contribu…
44y · Male·coronary artery disease superimposed upon chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
John Benedict Munkara died at age 44 following cardiac arrest while in police custody after being found at Vestey's Beach. He had suffered severe, chronic alcohol abuse with multiple protective custody episodes. Critical…
50y · Male·plastic bag asphyxia in the setting of ethanol intoxication and blunt force head…
William Heddergott, 50, died from asphyxiation with head injuries while intoxicated, in circumstances suggesting his mother Erica (who pleaded guilty to murder) perpetrated fatal family violence. Clinical lessons include…
48y · Male·Acute cardiac dysrhythmia of unknown cause; acute alcohol toxicity was a signifi…
Mark Corbett, a 48-year-old Aboriginal man, died from acute cardiac dysrhythmia while in police protective custody in Tennant Creek. He was apprehended twice for public intoxication on 10 July 2002. After leaving a sober…
38y · Female·neck compression due to hanging
Margaret Lindsay, 38, died by hanging in Adelaide Women's Prison on 23 May 2001 whilst remanded in custody. She had a complex history of psychiatric illness, drug and alcohol abuse, and multiple suicide attempts. Despite…
31y · Male·mixed drug toxicity
Robert Henderson, 31, died from mixed drug toxicity while subject to a community involuntary treatment order for schizophrenia. He was admitted to hospital on 9 July 2005 after his case manager appropriately identified e…
32y · Male·neck compression in the circumstances of hanging
Jesse Bird, a 32-year-old Torres Strait Islander veteran, died by suicide in June 2017 after struggling to navigate the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) compensation system. He served in Afghanistan in 2009, develop…
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