Deceased
Maahi Tukapua
Demographics
73y, male
Coroner
Coroner Catherine Fitzgerald
Date of death
2021-08-26
Finding date
2024-02-12
Cause of death
Acute on chronic renal failure and multi-factorial encephalopathy in a man with cirrhosis and dilated cardiomyopathy (palliated)
AI-generated summary
A 73-year-old man with significant comorbidities (cirrhosis, dilated cardiomyopathy, chronic kidney disease) died in prison from acute-on-chronic renal failure, hepatic encephalopathy, and multiorgan failure. He was initially reluctant to engage with hospital treatment due to concerns about handcuffing during appointments. Following initial conservative management, he was admitted to hospital twice in July 2021 for acute decompensation. He was then transferred to prison palliative care where he declined further investigations and opted for comfort measures only. The coroner found no issues with medical management during custody. Death was from natural causes with appropriate end-of-life care planning.
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