Finding into death of Marie Therese Brolan
Deceased
Marie Therese Brolan
Demographics
64y, female
Date of death
2023-05-21
Finding date
2024-12-09
Cause of death
Cholecystitis with significant contributing condition of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
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Marie Therese Brolan, a 64-year-old NDIS participant with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis residing in supported accommodation, died from cholecystitis following admission to hospital for recurrent gallbladder infections. She was deemed unsuitable for surgical intervention due to her poor prognosis and was transitioned to palliative care. The coroner found no evidence of inadequate clinical management or care by either the disability support provider or hospital staff. The death resulted from natural causes. This case highlights the importance of appropriate prognostic discussions and timely palliative care planning in vulnerable populations with multiple comorbidities, and the need for coordination between disability support services and healthcare providers.
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Contributing factors
- Recurrent gallbladder infections
- Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
- Declining health and functional status
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