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GP's widow sue trust over suicide

A health authority and a trust is being sued for damages by the widow of a GP who committed suicide. The doctor hanged himself after facing a three-year inquiry into the number of patients he referred for hospital treatment. The inquiry was extremely stressful for the doctor who was forced to take time off work and see a psychiatrist. A report found that the 55 year old doctor was overworked and not given enough support.

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