Coronial

8 results for chronic dental pain

WA2022-02-09

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Hok Cheun HOU

57y · Male·Unknown cause; likely drowning or injuries sustained when entering the water

…ical records revealed Mr Hou had visited doctors 11 times between December 1988 and February 1989, all for dental issues, and was prescribed pain medication for possible trigeminal neuralgia. The coroner concluded he die…

WAhospital2024-04-04

Inquest into the Death of Karl Frederick Dominic HOLMES

66y · Male·Complications of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, with terminal palliative care, …

… Stanley Hospital where he died. The coroner commended the medical care but identified issues: (1) delayed dental treatment despite identified need and multiple requests, and (2) failure to complete an External Movement …

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VIC2020-01-15

Finding into death of Travis Lee Fernandez

35y · Male·Hanging

…ion of the left fracture. A critical screw from the surgical plate became loose in October 2014, prompting dental referral. The dentist referred him for an OPG x-ray but no formal referral reached Dhurringile medical sta…

oral and maxillofacial surgeryemergency medicinecommunicationsystemmethadone
VICcommunity2014-12-12

Finding into death of John Raymond Gilbett

54y · Male·hanging

John Raymond Gilbett, aged 54, died by hanging on 11 September 2011. He had chronic pain and opioid dependence managed by general practitioners, and chronic mental illness from a 2001 motor…

general practicepsychiatryvarenicline
WAcommunity2025-05-28

Inquest into the Suspected Death of Ian Steven TOLLI

54y · Male·unknown, possibly drowning, with possible contribution from marine predation or …

…, potentially intoxicated, or in poor health. His significant medical history including cancer treatment, chronic pain, weight loss, and recent dental trauma may have contributed to overall vulnerability.

alcohol
NThospital2006-10-02

Inquest into the death of Freddie Peterson

30y · Male·diffuse alveolar damage, a complication of bacterial endocarditis

…imprisoned for nine months and presented to the prison medical centre on 24 June 2005 with acute left-sided pain and inability to move his legs. Hospital evaluation revealed bacterial endocarditis affecting his heart val…

cardiologyinfectious diseasesranatidine
WAhospice2021-01-15

Inquest into the Death of Stuart William DUGAN

70y · Male·carcinoma of the lung

…ember 2016 onwards, significant red flags—including haemoptysis, weight loss (>9kg), tachycardia, and chest pain—were not recognized by nursing staff or escalated appropriately. When finally referred to hospital in Febru…

general practicerespiratory medicinediagnosticcommunicationtramadol
QLDhospital2018-05-11

Orton, David - Non-inquest findings

41y · Male·Cerebral hypoxia and bronchopneumonia; contributing factors: toxic megacolon, ce…

…lla infection. Over 18 months prior to death, he experienced progressive functional decline, weight loss, chronic abdominal pain, and constipation that were inadequately investigated. Key clinical lessons include: (1) c…

general medicinegastroenterologydiagnosticcommunicationmovical

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