Inquest into the death of Kenneth Johnstone
Deceased
Kenneth Johnstone
Demographics
79y, male
Date of death
2017-10-29
Finding date
2018-11-15
Cause of death
Complications associated with metastatic colorectal carcinoma and diabetes mellitus with osteomyelitis
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Kenneth Johnstone, aged 79, died of natural causes at Long Bay Hospital whilst serving a life sentence for murder. He had metastatic colorectal carcinoma diagnosed in 2017, which recurred and became incurable. Additional comorbidities included diabetes, osteomyelitis of the foot, peripheral vascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. Following cancer recurrence in July 2017, he was appropriately placed in palliative care with a do-not-resuscitate order. In his final days, he received appropriate pain management with morphine and close observation at 15-30 minute intervals. The coroner found that Mr Johnstone received appropriate medical attention and his final illness was managed with proper care, demonstrating sound end-of-life management even within custodial healthcare settings. No clinical errors or preventable factors were identified.
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Contributing factors
- peripheral vascular disease
- ischaemic cardiovascular disease
- hypertension
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