Finding into death of Brian Troy
Deceased
Brian Troy
Demographics
64y, male
Date of death
2020-03-17
Finding date
2021-03-29
Cause of death
Complications of a cerebral tumour in the setting of multiple medical comorbidities
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Brian Troy, a 64-year-old man with profound intellectual and physical disabilities including autism, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy, died from complications of a malignant cerebral tumour. He was diagnosed in January 2020 and managed palliatively at home until March when he developed agitated behaviour and altered consciousness. He was admitted to the palliative care unit where he received appropriate end-of-life care including continuous subcutaneous infusions of phenobarbitone, midazolam and morphine, and glycopyrrolate for airway secretions. The coroner found no preventable factors and commended the caregivers for providing reasonable and appropriate treatment throughout his care.
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Contributing factors
- malignant cerebral tumour
- multiple chronic medical conditions
- progressive neurological decline
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