Deceased
Glen Malcolm Klose
Demographics
71y, male
Date of death
2000-07-29
Finding date
2001-05-16
Cause of death
Saddle pulmonary embolus as a consequence of deep venous thrombosis in the right calf, associated with multiple previous surgery of the right leg
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Glen Malcolm Klose, aged 71, died from a saddle pulmonary embolus secondary to deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, a complication associated with his history of multiple knee surgeries. He was admitted to Glenside Hospital on 14 July 2000 under Mental Health Act detention for severe depression with psychotic features. On 28 July 2000, he was transferred to Royal Adelaide Hospital where right calf DVT was identified on ultrasound but no anticoagulation was administered. He collapsed in cardiac arrest the following morning. The coroner found the death unrelated to his detention or hospital care. A procedural issue was identified regarding the grant of leave of absence rather than formal transfer under the Mental Health Act, which created ambiguity about his legal status during hospitalisation.
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