Deceased
Kenneth Johnstone
Demographics
79y, male
Coroner
Decision ofDeputy State Coroner Russell
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, a 79-year-old prisoner with extensive comorbidities including metastatic colorectal cancer, diabetes, stage 4 chronic kidney disease, and osteomyelitis, died from cancer complications. He was appropriately placed in palliative care and received adequate pain management and end-of-life care within the prison hospital setting. The coroner found his final illness was managed with proper care, with observations maintained 15-30 minutes prior to death. This case illustrates appropriate management of advanced malignancy in a custodial setting and demonstrates that complex medical conditions in older patients with multiple comorbidities require coordinated palliative approaches.
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