83-year-old Hong Kong patient dies after tubing from blood pressure machine found wrapped around neck at hospital in suspected suicide

A tragic incident occurred at a Hong Kong hospital where an 83-year-old patient died. The elderly man was found with a tube from a blood pressure machine wrapped around his neck, leading to suspicions of suicide. The incident took place at the Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital, which promptly reported the case to the police.

The hospital staff discovered the man unconscious in the early morning, a mere 15 minutes after they had last checked his ward. The police have classified the case as a suicide, but investigations are ongoing. Upon discovering the man, healthcare staff immediately removed the tubing and attempted resuscitation. The hospital also informed the patient's family of the incident. The patient was officially declared dead at 2. 47am.

The deceased man had been admitted to a medicine and geriatrics ward of the hospital due to end-stage renal failure and pneumonia. He had been in a stable condition since his admission on November 29. The hospital expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended their condolences to the man's family, assuring them of any necessary support. The case has been reported to the police and the coroner for further investigation, and the hospital has pledged full cooperation.