Deceased
Frank Kastelic
Demographics
61y, male
Date of death
2023-08-02
Finding date
2025-01-08
Cause of death
Epilepsy
AI-generated summary
Frank Kastelic, a 61-year-old NDIS participant with epilepsy residing in Specialist Disability Accommodation, died from epilepsy following a two-week hospital admission at Monash Medical Centre. He suffered a prolonged absence seizure at home on 19 July 2023, was admitted to hospital where he tested positive for COVID-19, and his condition declined over subsequent days. He was transitioned to palliative care and died peacefully on 2 August 2023. The coroner's investigation found no evidence of clinical mismanagement or inadequate care by either the supported independent living provider or hospital staff that caused or contributed to his death. The death was from natural causes.
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