Teen who died by suicide had attempted self-harm minutes before hospital discharge
Hailee Hildebrandt took her own life in January after being released from Fiona Stanley Hospital, despite a suicide attempt just 25 minutes earlier and explicit statements of intent.
A report revealed that Hailee Hildebrandt, a teenager, died by suicide in January after hospital staff allowed her to leave Fiona Stanley Hospital. She had tried to end her life only 25 minutes before discharge and had made clear statements about planning to do so. Her mother, Stacey Hildebrant, told one outlet Perth that the release was inappropriate and called for systemic reforms. The findings highlight potential gaps in patient safety protocols.
Why it matters
It shows possible failures in hospital discharge procedures for at-risk youth, prompting calls for safer mental-health practices.
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