Finding into death of Robert Louis Gerrard
Deceased
Robert Louis Gerrard
Demographics
56y, male
Date of death
2019-09-11
Finding date
2020-03-02
Cause of death
Unascertained (likely natural causes)
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Robert Louis Gerrard, a 56-year-old man with longstanding muscular dystrophy, osteoporosis, scoliosis and respiratory issues, died in supported residential care. He reported feeling unwell on 6 September 2019; a locum doctor attributed symptoms to possible viral infection. He continued unwell for several days. Early on 11 September he rang for assistance twice, then was found unresponsive at 5:50am. CPR was unsuccessful. The cause of death was determined as unascertained, likely natural causes. No autopsy was performed. No clinical errors or preventable factors were identified by the coroner.
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