Deceased
Shane Reginald Lockley
Demographics
54y, male
Date of death
2020-07-01
Finding date
2021
Cause of death
Decompensated liver failure complicating advanced cirrhosis on a background of chronic alcohol dependence
AI-generated summary
Shane Reginald Lockley, aged 54, died from decompensated liver failure due to advanced cirrhosis and chronic alcohol dependence. He had a long history of alcohol abuse, intellectual impairment, and was under guardianship, living in supported residential aged care. He was admitted to Royal Hobart Hospital on 25 June 2020 and transitioned to palliative care as his condition deteriorated. A fall occurred during admission but did not contribute to his death. The coroner found his medical care was of appropriate standard with no issues identified. No inquest was held as there were no suspicious circumstances and the circumstances were clear.
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