Deceased
Elizabeth Helen Barber
Demographics
74y, female
Date of death
2021-06-15
Finding date
2023-12-13
Cause of death
Metastatic duodenal carcinoma
AI-generated summary
Elizabeth Helen Barber, a 74-year-old woman with schizophrenia and a Custodial Supervision Order at Thomas Embling Hospital, presented to Austin Hospital in April 2021 with postural hypotension, fainting, and weakness. Investigation revealed metastatic duodenal carcinoma with lung and lymph node involvement, and chronic occlusive pulmonary emboli (off anticoagulation for two weeks). Ms Barber declined aggressive treatment and chose palliative care. She was discharged back to Thomas Embling on 12 May 2021 with Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care support. The palliative team adjusted her pain management as symptoms progressed. She died of natural causes on 15 June 2021. The coroner found no causative link between her custodial status and death. There were no identified clinical errors or preventability concerns in her care pathway.
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