Promoting awareness of the dangers of antidepressants
Mr Geraint Williams (Coroner for Worcestershire) In March 2003, an inquest was held after the sudden death of 56-year-old retired headteacher Colin Whitfield in Brecon (Wales). The inquest heard evidence from Mr Whitfield’s wife, Kathryn, that her husband of Continue reading Coroner’s Progress 3 (Geraint Williams)
This is Part 4, the final part of a chronological series of inquest reports, each of which contains a significant statement from the presiding coroner. In some of the inquests here, we see coroners who, quite blatantly, ignore first-hand or expert Continue reading What the coroners say: Part 4 (2009-2012)
Beachy Head is a chalk headland in Southern England, close to the town of Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex. The cliff there is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 162 metres above sea level. Its Continue reading Beachy Head Stories
This is Part 3 of a chronological series of inquest reports, each of which contains a significant statement from the presiding coroner. In this selection, there is plenty of proactivity emanating from Cumbria, which, unfortunately, was to prove to be Continue reading What the coroners say: Part 3 (2006-2008)
This is Part 2 of a chronological series of inquest reports, each of which contains a significant statement from the presiding coroner. This selection includes an extraordinary incident where, after delivering a verdict, the coroner goes on to change his Continue reading What the coroners say: Part 2 (2004-2005)
Twice within a week I have heard somebody who has been brought on to a radio programme in the rôle of “expert” make statements suggesting that it is difficult or even impossible for patients on SSRIs to take a fatal Continue reading Yes, you CAN overdose on SSRIs
This is the first of a chronological series of inquest reports, each of which contains a significant statement from the presiding coroner. This particular selection of inquests must be set in context: BBC TV programme Panorama broadcast a high-profile investigation Continue reading What the coroners say: Part 1 (2003)
Last week, the Irish Examiner published an article which exposed the prescribing habits of Irish doctors when it comes to treating mild depression. Journalism student Niamh Drohan (below) posed as a student at a college in Waterford and visited seven Continue reading Niamh, the Waterford Seven & Dr Kelly