Deceased
Doreen May Grimsey
Demographics
91y, female
Date of death
2024-06-28
Finding date
2024-10-22
Cause of death
congestive cardiac failure
AI-generated summary
A 91-year-old woman with dementia residing in aged care fell in her room and was transported to hospital for assessment of a suspected pelvic fracture. She deteriorated acutely in the ED with respiratory compromise requiring oxygen therapy. A MET call occurred. Following family discussions, a palliative approach was adopted without intubation or CPR. She died of congestive cardiac failure. Post-mortem imaging revealed no acute fracture from the fall. The coroner found transport to hospital was appropriate for injury assessment and consistent with her Advance Care Directive, which specified comfort care for health deterioration (not acute injury). No clinical errors were identified. The case highlights appropriate end-of-life decision-making in acute decompensation of an elderly person with multiple comorbidities.
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