Report of the Inquiry into the circumstances of the Death of Bernard ...

Table 2
29 June 1930
1630
30 June 0630
1915
1 July 0630
1030
1130
1945
2 July 0630
1050
3 July 0630
0930
1830
F2052SH Nursing record
Appeared pleasant in mood on
arrival, cooperative in manner. No
immediate threats of self-harm
expressed. Will observe through the
night
Slept from 11 pm. Talked about
reason for self-harm being deaths of
children and niece. Talked of hearing
voices telling him to self harm and
said he self harmed as a way to
relieve stress. Slept well through the
night.
Seen and checked by Dr today. No
suicidal intent voiced. Moved from
gated cell to ward
Appears to have slept well
Taking prescribed medication and on 12
x hourly observation, appears to be
settled. No expressions of suicide
Appeared to have slept
Doctor’s entry. Spoken at length –
still unsure whether he should stick
with his girlfriend or move to Ireland
to be with his sister. Worried he will
not get the help he needs at Risley.
No sign of agitation/distress. Fit for
transfer
Being kept at Garth for time being
No thoughts of self-harm noted nor
expressed
Appears to have slept
Seen by doctor – to be kept at Garth
pro tem
Appears to have slept
Doctor’s entry. Awaiting enquiry at
Risley – no sign of any distress
No thought of self-harm expressed
throughout the day
Inmate discussed acts of
self-harm saying he was
down because of the
deaths of children and
niece which brought
memories back. Talking
about hearing voices
telling him to self-harm
saying they were down to
his drug history. Said
self-harming relieved
stress.
…Settled day. No other
problems presented.
Sister contacted and
informed she can visit
him tomorrow.
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