Podcast
RSSReport critical of role in patient suicide
Thursday, 11/20/08 6:06am
A report says the Brattleboro Retreat could have improved the safety and treatment program of a patient who committed suicide at the psychiatric hospital last year.
The report by Vermont Protection and Advocacy says Retreat staff failed to properly assess 42-year-old James Biggar of Keene, N.H., and provide increased levels of observation after his suicidal intentions became known.
It says those failures "may have been critical factors" contributing to Biggar's death.
Retreat spokesman Peter Albert says he can't discuss the Biggar case, but the Retreat is working to improve care for all patients.
Vermont Protection and Advocacy investigate allegations of abuse or neglect.
VPR News
NPR News
- Ban Ki-moon: There's No Plan B For Syria Friday, 05/25/12 12:41pm
- Stand Back When Snapping Turtles Crop Up In The Garden Friday, 05/25/12 12:34pm
- Consumer Confidence Highest Since Before Recession, Survey Says Friday, 05/25/12 12:13pm
- #FollowFriday: A Tiny Shred Of Political Authenticity Friday, 05/25/12 12:56pm
© Copyright 2012, Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.