Finding into death of Maria Assunta Agius
Deceased
Maria Assunta Agius
Demographics
56y, female
Date of death
2018-11-12
Finding date
2021-06-28
Cause of death
Complications of motor neuron disease
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Maria Assunta Agius, a 56-year-old woman with motor neuron disease diagnosed in 2014, died from complications of her disease while residing in supported disability accommodation. She had a PEG tube for feeding and required nocturnal ventilation. An advanced care directive refused CPR, intubation, tracheostomy, and interventions causing excessive discomfort. She was found unresponsive on 12 November 2018, approximately 25 minutes after last being observed breathing. The Disability Services Commissioner found that disability services provided were appropriate and promoted her rights, dignity, wellbeing and safety. The coroner was satisfied Ms Agius received appropriate care and support for her disability and declining health. No preventable factors or systemic failures were identified. Her death was an expected natural outcome of progressive motor neuron disease.
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