Deceased
Ann Perkins
Demographics
77y, female
Date of death
2022-01-10
Finding date
2024-06-19
Cause of death
general inanition on a background of dementia, chronic subdural haematoma and right fractured neck of femur (operated)
AI-generated summary
Mrs Ann Perkins, aged 77, died from general inanition with dementia, chronic subdural haematoma, and fractured neck of femur as contributing factors. She sustained an unwitnessed fall at her aged care facility in December 2021, underwent hip surgery, and subsequently deteriorated post-discharge. The coroner found the care provided at both the aged care facility and hospital was appropriate, with no clinical errors or preventable factors identified. The case highlights challenges in managing elderly dementia patients with multiple comorbidities following acute trauma and the appropriateness of transitioning to palliative care.
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Procedures
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