General
Man who went to emergency department ‘to save his own life’ died after attempted suicide in waiting room toilets
A man who attempted suicide in the waiting room toilets of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s (RHH) emergency department would not have subsequently died if appropriate procedures had been able to be followed, a coroner has found.
Key points:
- Joseph Aaron Lattimer died after a suicide attempt at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 2016
- Mr Lattimer had presented at the Emergency Department but since it was full, was sent to the waiting room
- A coroner has found there was insufficient staffing and space to accommodate Mr Lattimer
It was an early morning in July 2016 when Joseph Aaron Lattimer, 37, called triple-0 saying he had a “high risk of self-harm”.
He told the paramedics he had a history of depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, short-term memory…
-
Business24 hours agoThese top ASX 200 stocks could rise 25% to 60%
-
Noosa News24 hours agoMin Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith in the mix after Australian PGA opening round in Brisbane
-
Noosa News24 hours agoDid AI write your accounting expert’s report? – Proctor
-
General23 hours agoWith a deal on Australia’s environmental laws, Murray Watt has cemented his reputation as a ‘fixer’