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Rachael Slack inquest: Andrew Cairns visited doctor Rachael Slack inquest: Andrew Cairns visited doctor
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A man visited a doctor holding a picture of his son hours before he is thought to have stabbed the boy and his ex-partner to death, an inquest heard.A man visited a doctor holding a picture of his son hours before he is thought to have stabbed the boy and his ex-partner to death, an inquest heard.
Rachael Slack, 38, and her 23-month-old son Auden were found dead at their home in Holbrook, Derbyshire on 2 June 2010.Rachael Slack, 38, and her 23-month-old son Auden were found dead at their home in Holbrook, Derbyshire on 2 June 2010.
Derby and South Derbyshire Coroner's Court heard Andrew Cairns, 44, visited Ivy Grove Surgery in Ripley that day. Derby and South Derbyshire Coroner's Court heard Andrew Cairns, who was also found dead at the house, visited Ivy Grove Surgery, Ripley that day.
Dr Michael Small said he seemed in an "agitated and anxious" state but calmed down during the 20-minute appointment. Dr Michael Small said Mr Cairns seemed positive during the appointment.
Dr Small told the inquest he had no concerns that Mr Cairns was a risk to himself or others. Dr Small told the inquest Mr Cairns seemed in an "agitated and anxious" state but calmed down during the 20-minute visit.
"He was someone thinking about the future, and not someone who was thinking that the world was coming to an end for them," he said. He said he had no concerns that the 44-year-old was a risk to himself or others.
"He was someone thinking about the future, and not someone who was thinking that the world was coming to an end for them," Dr Small said.
The inquest had heard Mr Cairns suffered from mental health problems since the break-up of his relationship with Ms Slack in 2009.The inquest had heard Mr Cairns suffered from mental health problems since the break-up of his relationship with Ms Slack in 2009.
Home Office pathologist Professor Guy Rutty told the hearing he believed Cairns' wounds were self-inflicted. Home Office pathologist Professor Guy Rutty told the hearing he believed Mr Cairns' wounds were self-inflicted.
Ms Slack was pregnant at the time of her death and in a new relationship.Ms Slack was pregnant at the time of her death and in a new relationship.
The inquest continues. The inquest into the three deaths continues.