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.
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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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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Man died after accidentally taking conflicting medicines
Blake Williams, 26, was rushed to hospital "dripping in sweat" and died 24 hours later.