Coroner's Finding: HUNT Ian James (Full)
Deceased
Ian James Hunt
Demographics
82y, male
Date of death
2016-02-26
Finding date
2017-05-18
Cause of death
end stage dementia
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An 82-year-old man with end-stage vascular dementia died in an aged care facility under a guardianship detention order. He had resided at Helping Hand Mawson Lakes for two years with progressive cognitive decline, mobility issues, and recurrent falls including one causing intracranial bleeding managed conservatively. In February 2016, he acutely deteriorated with poor oral intake and became bedridden. An end-of-life care plan was implemented focusing on comfort and symptom relief. He died peacefully with family present. The coroner found the care provided was appropriate, guardianship orders were valid, and no deficiencies were identified in his care and attention.
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Contributing factors
- vascular dementia with progressive cognitive decline
- mobility deterioration and recurrent falls
- intracranial bleed from December 2015 fall
- acute deterioration with poor oral intake in February 2016
- natural decline to end-of-life state
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