Teenager's death after being given antipsychotic was 'potentially avoidable'

Oliver McGowan died in Bristol after being given olanzapine despite previously reacting badly to the drugThe death of a teenager who was given antipsychotic medication though he and his family warned that the drug might cause him serious harm could have been avoided, an independent review has concluded.Talented athlete Oliver McGowan, who had mild autism and epilepsy, died at Southmead hospital in Bristol aged 18 after being given a drug for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Continue reading..