Doctor referred to AHPRA for inadequate care of Aboriginal woman who died in custody

Dr Sean Runacres failed to physically assess Veronica Nelson, who later died in a Melbourne prison cell: Coroner's findings
Tributes to Veronica Nelson inside the Coroners Court room. Ms Nelson’s family has given permission for her photograph to be used. Photo: Eddie Jim/The Age

A Victorian coroner has criticised the care provided by a doctor to an Aboriginal woman who died in custody, finding her death could have been prevented if she had been sent to hospital.

Coroner Simon McGregor said he will refer Dr Sean Runacres to AHPRA.