Doctor warned Valdo Calocane he 'would end up killing someone', Nottingham attacks inquiry told
A doctor testified that Valdo Calocane's ethnicity did not influence his treatment decisions, despite research suggesting people from ethnic minorities may distrust inpatient services. The doctor stated he prioritized building trust with Calocane, who had expressed dislike for injections.
Valdo Calocane's doctor, Seedat, was questioned about whether Calocane's ethnicity affected his treatment decisions. Seedat stated that ethnicity never influenced his decision-making, including around treatment options. He acknowledged research showing people from ethnic minorities may feel harshly treated by inpatient services, leading to distrust. Seedat said he focused on building trust with Calocane, who had previously not taken his medication and had expressed being 'not fond of needles'. Calocane had been readmitted to the ward after not taking his tablets. The inquiry was told that Seedat considered Calocane's preferences when deciding between pills and injections.
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