Deceased
John Martin Heywood
Demographics
68y, male
Coroner
Barnes
Date of death
2006-07-20
Finding date
2009-12-03
Cause of death
Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) precipitated by coronary atherosclerosis and phaeochromocytoma
AI-generated summary
John Martin Heywood, a 68-year-old prisoner, died of natural causes (arrhythmia precipitated by coronary atherosclerosis and phaeochromocytoma) while in custody at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Secure Unit. He had been undergoing medical investigation for weight loss, anorexia, and suspected malignancy. The coroner found he received a high standard of medical care throughout his final admissions. A 'Not for Resuscitation' directive was in place. The investigation revealed initial shortcomings in police documentation, but supplementary investigations confirmed the death was from natural causes with no foul play or negligence. The coroner made no preventive recommendations, having found no issues warranting comment on prevention.
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