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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Lucy Bladen

Opposition raises questions about mental health unit security after escape

Health staff could not have prevented the escape of a man who was undergoing a mental health assessment at Canberra Hospital's adult mental health unit, an initial review of the incident found.

Canberra Health Services executive director of mental health Katie McKenzie said staff had followed all necessary procedures and processes after a man escaped through a window.

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