Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Callum Wong
Ref: 2023-0146
Date: 5 May 2023
Coroner: Peter Straker
Area: North London
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Exceptions to patient confidentiality in mental health cases should be considered when informing third parties could provide crucial non-medical support.
Date
5 May 2023
56-day deadline
30 Jun 2023 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
Exceptions to patient confidentiality in mental health cases should be considered when informing third parties could provide crucial non-medical support.
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1. Consideration for exceptions to patient confidentiality in cases of mental illhealth, where informing third parties of a patient’s condition may result in crucial non-medical support.
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On the 31st August 2022 I opened an investigation touching the death of Callum Wong who was 17 years old when he died. I opened an inquest on the 23rd September 2022. The inquest concluded on the 27th February 2023. The conclusion of the inquest was “Callum Wong killed himself ”, the medical cause of death was 1a Asphixia, 1b Hanging (suspension) and under paragraph 2 Mental Health Issues and Asthma.
Circumstances of the death
On the 27th August 2022 Callum Wong was found having hanged himself
Mr Wong had had suicidal thoughts in the past but having been supported by his family, overcame them. When Mr Wong had suicidal thoughts again, patient confidentiality issues resulted in those from whom he sought help, not informing his family.
Mr Wong had had suicidal thoughts in the past but having been supported by his family, overcame them. When Mr Wong had suicidal thoughts again, patient confidentiality issues resulted in those from whom he sought help, not informing his family.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2023-0146
- Date of report
- 5 May 2023
- Coroner
- Peter Straker
- Coroner area
- North London
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 30 Jun 2023 (estimated).
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- Department of Health and Social Care