Inquiry probes death of Alice Springs psychiatric patient who was repeatedly sedated

Inquiry probes death of Alice Springs psychiatric patient who was repeatedly sedated

A warning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the name of a deceased person is mentioned in this report. An inquest has opened into the death of an Aboriginal woman who died after being sedated four times during a psychotic episode in 2023. A coronial inquest in Alice Springs has heard evidence from doctors and nurses who have spoken of poor coordination and chaotic clinical decision-making stemming from stretched resources.


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Uploaded: 2025-10-22

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