Man, 36, who his took own life had 'incorrect prioritisation' for mental health intervention

A MAN who took his life had "incorrect prioritisation" for mental health care due to information not being shared in a timely way between IT systems, a coroner has said.

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John Michael Kirkman, 36, died on December 27, 2023. He had paranoid schizophrenia, "which was difficult to control despite appropriate medication", wrote Professor Paul Marks in a Prevention of Future Deaths Report.

Prof Marks, senior coroner for Hull and East Yorkshire, wrote that Mr Kirkman had a history of "detentions and admissions" under the Mental Health Act.