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DHB, psychiatrist fail man who took his own life while in care
The Press Taylor was assessed to be "low risk" and not suicidal 12 days after being discharged by a community mental health service psychiatrist. Staff made a plan to reduce the anti-psychotic medication but neither Taylor or his parents were consulted about this. Commissioner finds patient’s rights were breached by DHB and psychiatristNew Zealand Herald Southern DHB and psychiatrist failed in care of mentally ill patient: HDCNew Zealand Doctor Online all 3 news articles » |