Deceased
Colin Pryor Tucker
Demographics
96y, male
Date of death
2017-07-10
Finding date
2020-06-18
Cause of death
general inanition on a background of advanced dementia, chronic congestive cardiac failure and pneumonia
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Colin Pryor Tucker, aged 96, died of general inanition on a background of advanced dementia, chronic congestive cardiac failure and pneumonia at Repatriation General Hospital. He was admitted with urinary retention, acute renal failure, delirium and pneumonia. During his admission he experienced multiple falls, became increasingly agitated and delirious, requiring restraint and sedation. He was placed under Mental Health Act orders. A family conference on 2 July resulted in palliative care; he had no oral intake from 6 July and died on 10 July. The coronial investigation found he received appropriate care and treatment, his detention was lawful, and his death was not suspicious. The family praised staff professionalism and kindness. No recommendations were made.
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