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Inappropriate detail of suicide
Stigma Files 2005
Wednesday, 21 September 2005

A ninemsn article 'Inquest into nurse's suicide', on 22.09.05, gave details about the method of suicide of a NSW woman.

SANE Australia wrote to ninemsn on 22.09.05, referring them to the Australian Government's guidelines that advise against detailed reporting of the method of suicide.

Andrew Hunter, News Editor for ninemsn replied on 27.09.05. He acknowledged SANE's concerns and promised to keep the guidelines handy.





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