![]() ![]() Since his death six years ago, his parents have corresponded with cabinet ministers and high-ranking bureaucrats to point out what seems obvious: If you’re going to assess a psychiatric patient’s ability to handle finances, you should probably call the patient’s psychiatrist to see what they think. That social worker didn’t have to call Kevin’s psychiatrist, mental health nurse or parents - not anyone, really - to see what they thought of his ability to manage his money.Ī few months later, Kevin - broke, binge spending and, apparently, binge drinking - died by suicide. Activate your Online Access Now Article contentĪfter two years of treating him, a psychiatrist believed Kevin was incapable of handling his own finances.Īfter a few hours of talking to him, a social worker believed Kevin could, indeed, handle his finances. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is included in your subscription. ![]() Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt. ![]()
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