Inquest into the death of Mr Edward Curic aka Grahovac
Deceased
Edward Curic
Demographics
49y, male
Date of death
2022-05-21
Finding date
2026-05-20
Cause of death
Diabetes Mellitus and the Consequences thereof
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Mr Edward Curic (49) died at Long Bay Correctional Complex on 21 May 2022 from diabetes mellitus and complications. He had poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes for 30 years with severe complications including bilateral amputations, Fournier's gangrene, and diabetic ketoacidosis. Recently diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer with six-month life expectancy, he was transferred to the Medical Sub Acute Unit for palliative care on 18 May 2022. Found unresponsive in his cell bathroom on 21 May with a superficial head injury, he died despite resuscitation attempts. The coroner found his medical care throughout incarceration was appropriate with no deficiencies, and made no recommendations for improvement. Key lessons include: appropriate chronic disease monitoring in custody occurred, patient non-compliance was documented, and terminal care was appropriately arranged. Death was from natural causes whilst lawfully incarcerated.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- poorly controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus over 30 years
- non-compliance with prescribed insulin therapy
- metastatic pancreatic cancer diagnosed May 2022
- bilateral lower limb amputations
- Fournier's gangrene with recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis
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