Shaman Lied to Paramedics About Magic Mushrooms Before Woman's Cardiac Arrest, Inquest Hears
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A coronial inquest investigates the death of Adelaide fashion icon Carol Foord, 72, who suffered a cardiac arrest after a "healing session" with magic mushrooms administered by unqualified "shaman" Noah McKenna, who lied to paramedics about her use of the substance.
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Why It Matters
Carol Foord, a 72-year-old Adelaide fashion icon, sought alternative treatment for her motor neurone disease diagnosis.
A "shaman" healer repeatedly assured a woman "everything was fine" in the hours before her cardiac arrest — then lied to paramedics about her use of magic mushrooms, a court has heard. ... (Full article content preserved with paragraph breaks)
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The inquest will lead to stricter regulations on unqualified alternative healers.
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Open Questions
- What were the exact circumstances leading to Ms Foord's decision to use magic mushrooms?
- Will further charges be considered against Noah McKenna?