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Chapter 8 - Deaths Involving Suicide and Unlawful Killing (Homicide Offences)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2024

By
Gabrielle Pendlebury
Edited by
Gabrielle Pendlebury  and
Derek Tracy
Derek Tracy
Affiliation:
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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Summary

The death of a patient by suicide (or homicide) can have a considerable, and lasting, emotional impact on mental health professionals, most commonly manifested as guilt, blame, shock, anger, sadness, anxiety and grief. There are often notable impacts on professional practice, including self-doubt and being more cautious and defensive in the management of risk. This chapter explores suicide and unlawful killing in the context of inquests.

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murdermanslaughterinfanticidecorporate manslaughterhomicidesuicideMaughanstandard of proofunlawful killinggross negligence manslaughter
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A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Coroner's Court and Inquests , pp. 38 - 41
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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