Deceased
Ronald Nieuwenhuis
Demographics
65y, male
Coroner
Coroner Paul Lawrie
Date of death
2025-02-16
Finding date
2026-04-07
Cause of death
Metastatic disease with gastrointestinal primary (adenocarcinoma)
AI-generated summary
Ronald Nieuwenhuis, a 65-year-old man with intellectual disability residing in supported accommodation, presented to hospital in January 2025 with abdominal pain and was found to have metastatic adenocarcinoma of gastrointestinal origin with ascites and renal involvement. He was transitioned to palliative care and died six weeks later. The coroner found care was appropriate throughout. Key clinical lessons: early recognition of systemic decline in vulnerable populations with communication challenges; timely investigation of abdominal pain and weight loss; appropriate prognostic discussions with family and transition to comfort care. The case highlights the importance of accessible healthcare pathways for people with intellectual disability who may have difficulty articulating symptoms.
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Procedures
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