Inquest in the death of a woman who was a patient of the community mental health team

03.09.19

Inquest into the death of a transgender woman with complex mental health needs, including Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). Representing the family of the deceased, this inquest involved an in-depth cross-examination of the pathologist and an investigation into the management of an ongoing suicide risk, as well as exploring an administrative failure regarding referral to a gender identity clinic to assist in the deceased’s transition.