Katharine Dowling
14 Mar 2019 · Coroner Alan Moore · Cheshire
The coroner's concerns
1. patient with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) alongside a co-existing mental health diagnosis
“This inquest addressed a specific situation, namely a patient with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) alongside a co-existing mental health diagnosis. The patient had been treated in an acute psychiatric ward environment for almost 6 months before self- ligaturing with fatal consequences”