Mia Lucas' Tragic Death: Failed Diagnosis & Inadequate Care

Mia Lucas, a 12-year-old girl, tragically died after self-harm at an NHS psychiatric unit. An inquest jury found multiple failures, including an undiagnosed neurological disorder leading to a psychotic episode. Mia was sectioned at the Queens Medical Centre but a lumbar puncture was not performed, possibly contributing to her death. The Becton Centres response to her self-harm risk was also inadequate. New findings revealed Mias cause of death was acute psychosis due to autoimmune encephalitis, a treatable condition. Mias mother, Chloe Hayes, expressed her grief, remembering her daughter as a happy, fun, and friendly girl. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.