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Coroner criticises psychiatrist after patient’s death from conflicting medicines

A 26-year-old man died after accidentally taking conflicting medications, with a coroner saying better psychiatric oversight could have prevented it.

Skinny McBuntu

Blake Williams, 26, was taken to hospital and died 24 hours later after accidentally taking conflicting medicines. A coroner has criticised his psychiatrist, saying that better oversight could have helped prevent his death.

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RNZ

Coroner criticises psychiatrist over death of patient who accidentally took conflicting medicines

A coroner said better oversight by Blake Williams' psychiatrist could have helped prevent his death.

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1News

Man died after accidentally taking conflicting medicines

Blake Williams, 26, was rushed to hospital "dripping in sweat" and died 24 hours later.

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