Deceased
Francis Sawle
Demographics
82y, male
Coroner
Decision ofDeputy State Coroner Magistrate Harriet Grahame
Date of death
2019-02-13
Finding date
2020-02-12
Cause of death
Acute myocardial infarction caused by ischaemic heart disease
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Francis Sawle, an 82-year-old man in custody, died of acute myocardial infarction due to ischaemic heart disease while an inpatient at Prince of Wales Hospital. He had significant comorbidities including severe triple vessel disease, chronic renal impairment, interstitial lung disease, and Alzheimer's disease. An Advanced Care Directive establishing a non-resuscitation plan was appropriately documented. The coroner found that medical care was appropriate throughout his custody and hospitalisation. The death followed a cardiac event during a planned investigation for suspected renal cell carcinoma, with transfer to palliative care after assessment determined he was not a candidate for surgical intervention. No procedural, diagnostic, or communication failures were identified in his care.
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