Finding into death of Stephen T Easter
Deceased
Stephen T Easter
Demographics
64y, male
Date of death
2022-11-26
Finding date
2025-01-14
Cause of death
hepatocellular carcinoma
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Stephen Easter, a 64-year-old NDIS participant with an acquired brain injury residing in Specialist Disability Accommodation, died from hepatocellular carcinoma after a 12-month illness. He was admitted to McCulloch House palliative care unit on 23 November 2022 and died three days later. The coroner found no evidence of deficient clinical management or care by either the disability support provider or palliative care staff. The death resulted from natural causes with no preventable factors identified. This case highlights the importance of appropriate end-of-life care planning and coordination for vulnerable populations receiving disability support services.
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