BC United proposes a Mental Health Amendment Act to enhance family communication in mental health crisis cases, following James Zimmer's suicide after discharge.

BC United's mental-health critic proposes a Mental Health Amendment Act to improve communication with families of patients in mental-health crisis after the death of James Zimmer, who died by suicide hours after being discharged from Royal Jubilee Hospital. The bill would ensure family members are consulted during certification, notified before discharge, and informed about changes in "information sharing."

April 13, 2024
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