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Finding into death of Beverley Daw Coppin

Deceased

Beverley Dawn Coppin

Demographics

75y, female

Date of death

2019-09-10

Finding date

2019-12-06

Cause of death

Cardiac arrest due to Lewy body dementia

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Beverley Dawn Coppin, aged 75, died of cardiac arrest in the context of Lewy body dementia. The coroner found no public interest in investigating the circumstances further and made no adverse findings. The death was attributed to natural causes related to her underlying neurodegenerative condition. This case highlights that deaths in older patients with advanced dementia occurring in community settings may not warrant detailed investigation if the cause is consistent with natural disease progression.

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