Inquest into the death of Patrick HUDD
Deceased
Patrick Hudd
Demographics
75y, male
Date of death
2013-03-13
Finding date
2014-02-17
Cause of death
Metastatic lung cancer
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Patrick Hudd, 75, died of metastatic lung cancer on 13 March 2013 while imprisoned at Long Bay Correctional Centre, Sydney. His cancer was diagnosed in late 2012 after presenting with persistent chest symptoms, and computed tomography showed advanced disease. He received chemotherapy at Prince of Wales Hospital, but progression was documented and further aggressive treatment was deemed futile. Palliative care alone was initiated, with a not-for-resuscitation order made in February 2013. He was managed in the Long Bay Hospital medical wing until his death. The coroner's investigation found no medical errors or inadequate care. A prisoner's concern about medication withholding by a nurse 'Simone' could not be substantiated—no nurse by that name was employed, and medical records confirmed all prescribed medications (including opioids for pain control) were appropriately administered. The coroner concluded medical treatment was of equivalent standard to community care, and death was from natural causes.
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- advanced metastatic lung cancer
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