Dean Crossman

“Evidence was given at the inquest that at the time of [the deceased]'s passing, there were issues accessing second (s.12) doctors out of office hours for the purpose of carrying out a MHA assessment, resulting in delays to MHA assessments being carried out.”

“Evidence was given at the inquest that at the time of [the deceased]'s passing, there were issues securing the timely attendance of the private ambulance service (ERS Medical) to transport patients after a MHA assessment had taken place, potentially resulting in an increased risk to both the AMHP and the patient for MHA assessments in the community.”

“Evidence was given at the inquest that both of the above matters of concern are on-going national issues.”