The death of 21-year-old Erica Hume death could have been avoided if staff followed policies, a coroner says.
Erica Hume died at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward in 2014
Warning: This story discusses suicide
Death of 21-year-old university student at Palmerston North Hospital mental health ward in 2014 ruled a suicide
Coroner Matthew Bates says Erica Hume's death could have been avoided if staff followed policies and procedures
Erica Hume's parents hope coroner's report will result in change
Erica Hume's parents hope findings on her death spur lasting change in mental health care.
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