Investigation and inquest
On 10th May 2013 I commenced an investigation into the death of Jonathan Alan Thorpe (dob 25th September 1985). The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 6th January 2014. The conclusion of the inquest was that the deceased took his own life.
The medical cause of death was 1a Asphyxia secondary to Hanging.
Circumstances of the death
Following deteriorating family issues and whilst using various illicit drugs, the deceased went to a tree in a local cemetery and hanged himself from one of the tree branches.
Coroner’s concerns
The deceased registered with your GP practice on the 20th March 2013, was seen by ████████ on the 25th March and was issued a ‘sick note’ and was prescribed Amitriptyline for depression (despite being a known self-harmer). He was then seen on the 28th March by ████████ when a further ‘sick note’ was issued, this time back dated for one month. On neither of these consultations was there any reference to Mental Health Services, either for advice as to his previous involvement with them nor as to whether he needed further input from them.