Finding into death of Ronald Allen Cunnington
Deceased
Ronald Allen Cunnington
Demographics
84y, male
Date of death
2022-07-16
Finding date
2022-10-27
Cause of death
Metastatic oesophageal carcinoma
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An 84-year-old man died in prison from metastatic oesophageal carcinoma while receiving palliative care. He was found unresponsive in his hospital bed and pronounced deceased. The death was expected and attributed to natural causes. This case highlights the importance of appropriate palliative care provision in custodial settings and ensuring that end-of-life care aligns with patient condition and prognosis. The coroner found no evidence of preventable factors or negligence in care delivery.
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