Inquest into the death of John Reginald Wright

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John Reginald Wright, a 79-year-old remand prisoner, died from complications of peripheral vascular disease with diabetes, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy and delirium. He was transferred to Princess Alexandra Hospital Secure Unit on 24 May 2022 with necrotic left foot toes and remained there until his death on 1 November 2022. Mr Wright underwent multiple amputations and vascular interventions but experienced declining renal function, cardiac failure, and episodes of aspiration. While early prison health records contained gaps in wound dressing documentation, Forensic Medicine advice concluded that lapses in correctional facility wound care would not have been significantly outcome-changing given his severe peripheral vascular disease and multiple comorbidities. Mr Wright received appropriate medical care throughout his hospitalisation and declined further surgical intervention. The coroner found no suspicious circumstances and no recommendations for preventing similar deaths.

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