Doctorโs โgrossly irresponsible prescribingโ played direct role in two deaths, Tasmanian coroner finds
Dr David Jackson gave โeffectively an unlimited supply for a drug bingeโ to one addict, inquest finds Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A former medical practitioner who was the subject of multiple red flags played a direct role in the deaths of two patients through grossly irresponsible drug prescribing, a coroner has found. Nicholas Brown, Matthew Winwood, Toni Wiki and Belinda Kemp, who were all drug dependent, died in Tasmania between September 2016 and August 2017. In Australia, the Opioid Treatment Line is at 1800 642 428 or call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. In the UK, Action on Addiction is available on 0300 330 0659. In the US, call or text SAMHSAโs National Helpline on 988 Continue reading...