Deceased
Dennis William Gill
Demographics
72y, male
Date of death
2009-08-30
Finding date
2011-08-03
Cause of death
acute leukaemia on a background of ischaemic heart disease
AI-generated summary
Dennis William Gill, a 72-year-old man serving a suspended home detention sentence, died of acute leukaemia on a background of ischaemic heart disease after admission to Ashford Hospital in August 2009. He had significant medical comorbidities including previous cardiac surgery, diabetes, and a history of bowel cancer in remission. The coroner found no issues with his medical treatment, which was described as extensive, competent and comprehensive. His death followed the natural progression of acute leukaemia. The case was investigated as a death in custody due to his home detention status, but no clinical or systemic failures were identified. No recommendations were made.
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