Finding into death of David John Maynard
Deceased
David John Maynard
Demographics
74y, male
Date of death
2016-10-10
Finding date
2017-03-27
Cause of death
Hospital acquired pneumonia complicating chronic lung disease
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David Maynard, 74 years old, died from hospital-acquired pneumonia complicating chronic lung disease. He was admitted to Royal Melbourne Hospital in July 2016 with chest pain and delirium attributed to hyponatraemia and GORD. He was subsequently transferred to transitional care, then to a secure geriatric ward, and then to a mental health unit where he was placed on a Mental Health Act order for untreated psychotic disorder. His physical health deteriorated; he was transferred back to Royal Melbourne Hospital on 3 October 2016 where pneumonia was diagnosed on imaging. He was found unresponsive on 10 October 2016 and despite CPR could not be revived. The coroner found that medical care and management were reasonable and appropriate, and made no findings of preventable error or system failure.
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Drugs involved
Clinical conditions
Procedures
Contributing factors
- chronic lung disease
- functional decline
- psychotic disorder requiring Mental Health Act admission
- delayed recognition of physical health deterioration in mental health setting
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