Family 'failed' over man's death hours after discharge
A jury has recommended an urgent review of mental health patient retention policies following the death of a 37-year-old man shortly after his discharge from a Sligo hospital. The family expressed deep frustration, stating they had provided crucial information to the unit that was ignored.
Why it matters
This case highlights critical gaps in mental health care protocols and the importance of family involvement in patient safety assessments.
A jury has recommended an urgent review of legislation regarding the retention of adult mental health patients following the death of a man hours after he was discharged from a HSE mental health unit.
The jury at the inquest into the death of a 37-year-old Michael Hanley from Strandhill Road in Sligo returned a narrative verdict, having found that he died from multiple injuries as a result of having been struck by a train near Ballsodare on 27 September 2024.
The legal representative for the Hanley family sought a narrative verdict while the legal representative for the HSE sought a verdict of death by suicide.
In a statement on behalf of the Hanley family, following the inquest, Michael Hanley's sister, Mary Hanley, said they continue to feel failed by what happened to their brother.
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