Finding into death of Linda May Hepburn

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Linda May Hepburn, a 48-year-old blind woman with intellectual disability, was under the care of the Department of Human Services and lived in DHS accommodation. After returning from holiday in Brisbane in July 2012, she became unwell and attended her usual medical clinic on 9 and 11 July, where symptoms were initially attributed to a possible viral infection and then an ulcer. She presented to Monash Medical Centre's Emergency Department on 10 July and was discharged with a diagnosis consistent with constipation. On 13 July 2012, her carers became concerned about her ongoing symptoms and brought her back to the Emergency Department, where she was admitted to the Acute Assessment Unit for further assessment. Metastatic ovarian cancer was diagnosed on 17 July 2012. She was subsequently admitted to McCulloch House, the palliative care unit at Monash Medical Centre, where she died on 30 July 2012 after a short stay. The coroner found no issues concerning the care provided to Ms Hepburn by those responsible for her wellbeing.

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