Affidavit of Michael Bear - Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry

distinguished exponents, for and against its use. The Court is not capable of
drawing a conclusion one way or the other. But do I feel that it is fair to say
that Dr. Collison was well aware of the controversy, her and medical
colleagues constantly monitor the issue and despite some opposing medical
opinion, are prepared to prescribe the drug in the appropriate medical
circumstances and with the appropriate monitoring. I am satisfied they were
aware of the issue, consulted medical opinion, monitored its use and
followed the best practices as dictated by their medical body. I believe the
"common and accepted course of conduct has been adopted based on the
specialization and technical expertise of the professionals". There is no way
that I could distinguish Tracia's Prozac behaviour from her pre-Prozac
behaviour in order to draw any negative conclusion as to the effects of
Prozac. Therefore, in my view, on the basis of the evidence it was not a
material circumstance surrounding Tracia Owen's death.
[12j In conclusion, the circumstances under which Tracia Owen met her
death were tragic but incontrovertible death by hanging.