Girl, 12, who died after being found unresponsive at psychiatric unit failed on multiple levels inquest finds

TL;DR An inquest jury determined that the 12-year-old girl, Mia Lucas, was failed on multiple levels, highlighting inadequate risk assessments and medical oversight during her care. A failure to conduct a lumbar puncture prior to her transfer to a psychiatric unit possibly contributed to her death, which was caused by undiagnosed autoimmune encephalitis. The NHS

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November 27, 2025•5 min read

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