Finding into death of Kevin Parkhill
Deceased
Kevin Parkhill
Demographics
65y, male
Coroner
State Coroner Judge John Cain
Date of death
2023-06-02
Finding date
2025-01-08
Cause of death
Multiple organ failure of unknown origin
AI-generated summary
Kevin Parkhill, a 65-year-old NDIS participant with type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease and congestive cardiac failure, developed a Stage IV heel wound while in supported accommodation. Despite nursing staff advice and his GP's strong recommendation following identification of low platelets and MRSA infection, he initially declined hospitalisation. He was eventually admitted to Box Hill Hospital on 5 May 2023 with a diabetic leg infection and subsequently developed multiple organ failure. He elected to cease active treatment and received palliative care, dying on 2 June 2023. The coroner found no evidence of inadequate clinical management by either the disability support providers or hospital staff that contributed to his death.
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Specialties
Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic liver disease
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Stage IV heel wound
- MRSA infection in leg
- Low platelets at time of admission
- Initial delay in seeking hospital care despite clinical advice
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