Deceased
David Colin Winner
Demographics
53y, male
Coroner
Decision ofDeputy State Coroner Kennedy
Date of death
2021-09-11
Finding date
2023-05-11
Cause of death
Metastatic Basaloid non-keratinising squamous cell carcinoma
AI-generated summary
David Winner, aged 53, died in Long Bay Correctional Centre from metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. He was on remand for domestic violence charges when diagnosed with terminal oropharyngeal cancer with extensive metastases in July 2021. He completed an advance care directive requesting comfort-focused care without aggressive treatment. The coroner found no concerns with his care or treatment while in custody. He received appropriate palliative care with pain management in the Medical Sub-Acute Unit. His death occurred naturally from his malignancy. The coroner made no recommendations, indicating the care provided met appropriate standards for a prisoner with terminal illness.
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