Finding into death of Amanda Lee Turner
Deceased
Amanda Lee Turner
Demographics
62y, female
Date of death
2023-07-03
Finding date
2026-10-20
Cause of death
Pneumonia in a woman with cerebral palsy (palliated)
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Amanda Lee Turner, 62 years old with cerebral palsy and mild intellectual disability, died from pneumonia on 3 July 2023 at Benalla Health. She had a PEG feeding tube inserted in January 2023 after developing dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Following insertion, she experienced persistent gastric complications including pain, loose bowels, and recurrent chest infections. On 26 June 2023, she developed aspiration pneumonitis and worsening respiratory symptoms while in NDIS-funded Specialist Disability Accommodation. She was admitted to hospital and appropriately transitioned to end-of-life palliative care, dying peacefully with family present. The coroner found the death resulted from natural causes and acknowledged the quality of care provided by carers and clinicians, which aligned with NDIS principles of dignity and community.
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Clinical conditions
Procedures
Contributing factors
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Aspiration pneumonitis
- Cerebral palsy with progressive mobility decline
- PEG tube insertion and related complications
- Recurrent chest infections following PEG placement
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