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Finding into death of John Conway McKenzie

Deceased

John Conway McKenzie

Demographics

65y, male

Date of death

2025-05-30

Finding date

2025-07-17

Cause of death

Adenocarcinoma with unknown primary

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John Conway McKenzie, a 65-year-old prisoner with gall bladder cancer, died from adenocarcinoma with unknown primary on 30 May 2025 at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. He was admitted on 11 May 2025 with sepsis, at which point his chemotherapy was ceased and intravenous antibiotics commenced. Over 14 days his condition deteriorated despite treatment, and he was transitioned to palliative care on 28 May 2025. The coroner found death was from natural causes. Key clinical lessons include the management of sepsis in advanced cancer patients, the decision to cease chemotherapy, and the appropriateness of the transition to end-of-life care. No adverse clinical findings were made, and no specific preventable factors were identified in the investigation.

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Contributing factors

  • gall bladder cancer
  • sepsis
  • disease progression
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