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Finding into death of Paul Munt

Deceased

Paul Munt

Demographics

64y, male

Date of death

2023-07-21

Finding date

2024-12-09

Cause of death

Acute renal failure with significant contributing condition of stroke

AI-generated summary

Paul Munt, a 64-year-old NDIS participant with severe acquired brain injury living in supported accommodation, died of acute renal failure with stroke as a contributing condition. He was assessed by his GP on 17 July 2023 with concerns about declining health and was transferred to Austin Hospital, subsequently admitted to palliative care where he died peacefully on 21 July 2023. The coroner found no evidence of want of clinical management or care by the supported independent living provider or Austin Hospital staff that caused or contributed to his death. The investigation confirmed death from natural causes with no preventability findings or recommendations made.

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Contributing factors

  • prior stroke
  • declining health
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