Veronica Nelson inquest: nurse and doctor give contradictory evidence on prison medical assessment

Veronica Nelson, who died less than 48 hours after her arrival at a Melbourne women’s prison. Photograph: Supplied by Percy Lovett

Two medical professionals who were responsible for conducting Veronica Nelson’s medical assessment on her first night in prison have presented contradictory evidence at an inquest into her death.

The 37-year-old Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung and Wiradjuri woman died at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre on 2 January, 2020, less than 48 hours after her arrival at the Melbourne women’s prison.