Inquest into the death of David HALL
Deceased
David Hall
Demographics
55y, male
Date of death
2021-01-20
Finding date
2022-03-17
Cause of death
Consequences of urothelial cancer
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David Hall, aged 55, died in custody at Long Bay Correctional Facility from metastatic urothelial cancer. He had multiple comorbidities including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and history of bladder cancer treated with cystoprostatectomy. After diagnosis of metastatic disease with spinal cord compression and bowel obstruction in September 2020, he elected palliative care and an Advanced Care Directive was completed. He appropriately declined further chemotherapy in December 2020. In his final days, he was moved to a monitored cell after a fall, received adequate symptom management with morphine and sedation, and died peacefully with family contact. The coroner found no care or treatment concerns and that appropriate care was provided throughout his custody.
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Drugs involved
Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- Metastatic urothelial cancer
- Spinal cord compression
- Large bowel obstruction
- Underlying multiple sclerosis
- Advanced malignant disease
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