Female patient attempted self-harm at emergency department, Essex MA


A female patient recently discharged from the emergency department tried to harm herself by wrapping a pull-cord around her neck. Police were contacted for help.
Audio|Source: Merrimack Valley Police, Fire and EMS
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6.9, 219. 4.5. The family at the ED received a 911 called hysterical female in there. I called them to see what was going on. They advised a female by the name of Amanda Bernard, while 18 of 77, was discharged and she doesn't want to leave. So he did advise that while she was in one of the backrooms, she did try to
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wrap one of the strings that elderly people pull for help around her neck. Dropy, you know if that was before or after they discharged her? Unsure, Cliffender. Pass.
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Essex, MA
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