Inquest into the death of Jack KING
Deceased
Jack Keith King
Demographics
77y, male
Date of death
2020-09-20
Finding date
2021-11-17
Cause of death
Complications of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, likely urothelial origin
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Jack King, aged 77, died of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (likely urothelial origin) while in custody at Long Bay Correctional Centre Hospital's Aged Care Rehabilitation Unit on 20 September 2020. He had been diagnosed with bladder cancer in July 2020 after presenting with hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia. Multiple specialist reviews (urology, oncology) determined he was unsuitable for systemic therapy due to frailty and dementia, with palliative care recommended. He was appropriately managed in the palliative care setting and found unresponsive in his cell during routine afternoon checks. The coroner found no care or treatment issues and confirmed appropriate care was provided throughout his custody.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- advanced metastatic cancer
- frailty
- dementia
- age
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