Inquest into the Death of John MAJINSKI
Deceased
John MAJINSKI
Demographics
55y, male
Date of death
2013-06-16
Finding date
2015-07-02
Cause of death
Complications of fibrosing alveolitis
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John Majinski, a 55-year-old prisoner with severe fibrosing alveolitis, pulmonary hypertension, diabetes, and recurrent infections, died from complications of his lung disease while incarcerated. He received intensive medical management throughout his imprisonment, with appropriate hospital transfers when clinically indicated. He was considered for lung transplantation but deemed unsuitable due to active hepatitis B. The coroner found his medical care in both prison and hospital was of high standard, with no deficiencies in supervision, treatment, or care. His terminal decline was managed with palliative care and compassionate removal of restraints. The coroner concluded the Department did nothing that contributed to his death.
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Contributing factors
- Severe pulmonary fibrosis with usual interstitial pneumonia
- Pulmonary hypertension secondary to interstitial lung disease
- Recurrent respiratory infections
- Progressive deterioration of lung function despite treatment
- Active hepatitis B precluding lung transplantation
- Multiple comorbidities including diabetes and pericarditis
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