Deceased
Debra Louise Goold
Demographics
61y, female
Coroner
State Coroner Judge John Cain
Date of death
2023-09-15
Finding date
2024-12-09
Cause of death
Decompensated liver failure - Child's Pugh B cirrhosis secondary to renal failure
AI-generated summary
Debra Louise Goold, a 61-year-old NDIS participant living in Specialist Disability Accommodation, died from decompensated liver failure (Child's Pugh B cirrhosis) and renal failure. She was admitted to Ballarat Base Hospital on 6 September 2023 with liver failure, developed sepsis and multi-organ failure, and commenced end-of-life care on 10 September 2023. The coroner found no evidence of inadequate clinical management or care by either the supported independent living provider or hospital staff. The death was from natural causes. This case highlights the importance of appropriate end-of-life planning and supportive care for vulnerable individuals with advanced liver disease in community-based accommodation settings.
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