Investigation and inquest
On 23/01/2019 I commenced an investigation into the death of Iain Neil MACINNES aged 65. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 31st July 2019. The conclusion of the inquest was: Narrative conclusion:
The deceased's mental health began to deteriorate throughout December 2018 and his care was transferred to the Acute Home Treatment Team although this was not communicated to his family. There was a failure to recognise the extent of his deterioration that resulted in lost opportunities to admit him to hospital for further treatment and he was found hanging at ████████ Milton Keynes on 17th January 2019.
Circumstances of the death
The deceased was found hanging in his home at ████████ Milton Keynes on the 17th January 2019
Coroner’s concerns
During the course of the evidence it became apparent that, despite the fact that the deceased had indicated that he wanted information to be shared with his family and for them to be involved in his care, they were not informed that his condition had deteriorated and that he had been transferred to the Home Treatment Team although it was widely accepted that it is important that the family are involved in a patients treatment and care. The process for recording details of the family and for keeping them informed needs to be reviewed by the trust and proposals for reform considered.