Finding into death of Pamela Cakebread
Deceased
Pamela Cakebread
Demographics
51y, female
Date of death
2009-03-05
Finding date
2009-11-18
Cause of death
Complications of metastatic ovarian carcinoma
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Pamela Cakebread, aged 51, in long-term residential care through Department of Human Services, presented in January 2009 with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distension. Investigation confirmed aggressive metastatic ovarian carcinoma with lower colonic obstruction, determined to be terminal. The clinical team appropriately transitioned to palliative care in consultation with her family. She died peacefully in March 2009 at North East Health. This case exemplifies sound end-of-life practice: early recognition of incurable advanced cancer, honest prognostic communication with patient and family, and timely shift to comfort-focused care. No clinical errors or system failures were identified.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- metastatic ovarian carcinoma
- bowel obstruction
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