Sadik Miah

PFD Report Historic (No Identified Response) Ref: 2014-0290
Date of Report 26 June 2014
Coroner Andrew Harris
Response Deadline ✓ from report 24 August 2014
Coroner's Concerns (AI summary)
Inadequate physical health monitoring for psychiatric inpatients, including inconsistent ECG review for antipsychotic risks and significant delays for urgent non-emergency medical opinions, creates ongoing patient safety risks.
View full coroner's concerns
During the inquest it was heard that antipsychotics, including Olanzapine; may cause arrhylhmias and that a cardiologist's opinion may be needed from time to time. In this case the last ECG done available was done in 2010 and showed a prolonged QT interval of 440, prior to transfer Isaid that he had an ECG in A&E but that this was not monitored by psychiatrists_ During the inquest evidence was heard that he developed hyponatraemia from excessive drinking but the aetiology was not clear; although he was thought to have psychogenic polydypsia. A referral was made to an endocrinologist for a routine out patient appointment, for which there would be a 6-12 week wait; One of the possibilities of the cause was that it was medication related and it was agreed that such a delay was not appropriate. The court heard that there was a facility for emergency treatment for a physical illness, but apparently no facility for a medical opinion that was not an emergency but should not wait several weeks_ _ said that consultant psychiatrists caring for in-patients with physical health problems did not have the benefit of a fellow consultant physician visiting, examining and advising on management; a8 would occur in a DGH, This did create a risk of other deaths occurring and should be a concern for the coroner. (2). It was reported that the Trust had been developing a Physical Health Policy and building corporate relationships_but that there was no national guidance abouthow May organizations should address these matters _ The court was not informed of ihe extent to which there was resolution of the areas of concern of the coroner,
Sent To
  • South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
Response Status
Linked responses 0 of 1
56-Day Deadline 24 Aug 2014
About PFD responses

Organisations named in PFD reports must respond within 56 days explaining what actions they are taking.

Source: Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On 19th October 2011, opened an inquest into the death of Sadik Miah, case ref 2654-11, date of birth 17 1968, date of death 15ih October 2011. The inquest was heard on 4lh June 2014_ The conclusion of the inquest was given by a narrative verdict below.
Circumstances of the Death
Mr Miah suffered from schizophrenia and did not have insight into his psychosis, for which he needed to and did take Olanzapine 1bmg daily. He was detained under the MHA in Lambeth Hospital for his safety, to manage his psychogenic polydypsia. On 15th October 2011 he collapsed suddenly and appropriate resuscitation did not prevent his death: He had a sudden cardiac death, which is recognised as a characteristic of schizophrenia and on the balance of probabilities the antipsychotic medication was a contributory factor to death, which occurred af 16.46 on 15/10/11 in Lambeth Hospilal
Action Should Be Taken
(1) The concerns are brought to the attention of SLAM, so that it may report on the actions already taken and if appropriate consider further developments in policy or corporate agreements. (2) This matter Is one in which the local commissioners, the Royal College of Psychiatrist and DH have an interest, and are copied into this report; to facilltate consultation, should the Trust find this useful
Related Inquiry Recommendations

Public inquiry recommendations addressing similar themes

Community mental health services for violence-fixated children
Southport Inquiry
Mental health access for alcohol addiction
Mental health assessment powers for isolated children
Southport Inquiry
Mental health access for alcohol addiction
Hepatologist Oversight and Fibroscan Access
Infected Blood Inquiry
GP oversight of specialist care
Specialist Hepatology Centre Access
Infected Blood Inquiry
GP oversight of specialist care
Uncertainty About Fibrosis
Infected Blood Inquiry
GP oversight of specialist care
Fibroscan for Liver Imaging
Infected Blood Inquiry
GP oversight of specialist care
Consultant Hepatologist Access
Infected Blood Inquiry
GP oversight of specialist care
Commissioning Hepatology Services
Infected Blood Inquiry
GP oversight of specialist care
Independent review of use of force on mentally ill detainees
Brook House Inquiry
Mental health access for alcohol addiction
Responsibility for monitoring delivery of standards and quality
Mid Staffs Inquiry
GP oversight of specialist care

Data sourced from Courts and Tribunals Judiciary under the Open Government Licence.