Deceased
Harry Richard Nylander
Demographics
58y, male
Date of death
2008-01-25
Finding date
2013-02-13
Cause of death
metastatic multiple myeloma
AI-generated summary
Harry Richard Nylander, aged 58, died in prison custody from metastatic multiple myeloma on 25 January 2008. An inquest was mandatory due to his custodial status. Expert medical review by a senior medical oncologist concluded that while there was a 2-3 week delay in initial CT scanning in 2004, earlier diagnosis would not have prevented death. The disease was disseminated and advanced at diagnosis. The one-month interval to diagnosis was shorter than community average. Prison Health Service medical staff performed appropriate investigations. The patient achieved complete remission for 3 years before relapse and death. No preventable factors were identified, and no recommendations were made.
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