Inquest into the death of Stephen Paul Bourke
Deceased
Stephen Paul Bourke
Demographics
67y, male
Date of death
2023-07-18
Finding date
2025-02-03
Cause of death
Liver abscess and complications thereof on the background of pancreatic adenocarcinoma
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Stephen Paul Bourke, aged 67, died in custody at Prince of Wales Hospital from a liver abscess complicated by pancreatic adenocarcinoma. He had multiple comorbidities including coronary artery disease, diabetes, and prior stroke. The coroner found he died of natural causes and was appropriately cared for throughout his incarceration. The finding explicitly states there are no care and treatment concerns, that management was in accordance with policy, and no recommendations are necessary. This case illustrates that custodial deaths require mandatory investigation regardless of cause, and that thorough review can confirm appropriate care provision even in complex medical scenarios.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- pancreatic adenocarcinoma
- liver abscess
- longstanding coronary artery disease
- type 2 diabetes
- prior stroke
- failed chemotherapy
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