Deceased
Roger Henderson
Demographics
59y, male
Coroner
Coroner Therese McCarthy
Date of death
2024-11-09
Finding date
2026-01-23
Cause of death
Complications of epilepsy and cerebral palsy
AI-generated summary
Roger Henderson, aged 59, died from complications of epilepsy and cerebral palsy at Bacchus Marsh Hospital. He was a resident of a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) facility under the NDIS with profound intellectual disability, quadriplegia, and non-verbal communication. On 9 November 2024, he presented with shortness of breath and deterioration. Paramedics initially transported him to Sunshine Hospital but, following GP consultation, redirected him to Bacchus Marsh Hospital where he was managed on a palliative care pathway. He died at 5:30 am the following day. The coroner found the death resulted from natural causes with no preventability issues identified. Care standards were deemed appropriate, with evidence of compassionate, knowledgeable disability support staff.
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