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Nadine Thurman

Ref: 2014-0303 Date: 31 Jul 2014 Coroner: Robin Balmain Area: Black Country Responses identified: 0 / 1 View PDF

The psychiatric assessment was flawed due to a relative being excluded and the patient being inappropriately prompted about solitary assessment.

Date 31 Jul 2014
56-day deadline 25 Sep 2014 est.
Responses identified 0 of 1
Hospital Death (Clinical Procedures and medical management) related deaths

Coroner's concerns

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The psychiatric assessment was flawed due to a relative being excluded and the patient being inappropriately prompted about solitary assessment.
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My concerns relate to the psychiatric assessment of Mrs Thurman gave evidence to me that he was not allowed to contribute to the assessment: was told that Mrs. Thurman was asked by a nurse if she was content to be seen on her own. That seems to me to be an approach that is suggestive of the answer and is This Office is open Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm. Friday 8am to 3pm hung again

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Investigation and inquest
This investigation was commenced on 12th November 2012 and concluded on 23rd June 2014. A conclusion was reached that the deceased herself whilst suffering from an anxiety related disorder.
Circumstances of the death
There was a history of paracetamol and vodka misuse on 19uh October 2012 following treatment she was seen by the crisis team: On 28th October 2012 there was a further misuse of paracetamol and hospital treatment and seen by the crisis team: On 5th November 2012 Mrs. Thurman was found hanging at home:

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Reference
2014-0303
Date of report
31 July 2014
Coroner
Robin Balmain
Coroner area
Black Country

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: 25 Sep 2014 (estimated).

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Dudley and Walsall NHS Mental Health Trust

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