Mum of five repeatedly begged for medication in custody, inquest hears

A First Nations mother of five repeatedly begged prison officials for her medications and was discharged from hospital after a suicide attempt without a mental health review, a coronial inquest heard today. The inquest will look at whether the healthcare she received met community standards.

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