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ACThospital2024-09-16

Inquest Into The Death Of Sharyn Kaine

73y · Female·Multi organ failure due to adhesions related bowel perforation (surgically treat…

Sharyn Kaine, a 73-year-old woman, died from multi-organ failure due to adhesions-related bowel perforation and paracetamol-induced liver failure. She was prescribed intravenous paracetamol 1g four times daily post-opera…

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NSW2022-11-24

Inquest into the death of Mervyn Douglas Morgan

59y · Male·complications of viral liver cirrhosis with hepatocellular carcinoma

…ng decisions in December 2019 when Mr Morgan changed his mind about treatment and resuscitation. While the cancer diagnosis ultimately proved terminal, earlier appropriate monitoring and clear patient communication might…

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QLDaged care2026-02-17

Non-inquest findings into the death of Mr G

84y · Male·Complications of fracture left humerus neck due to fall due to hyperactive delir…

An 84-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related behaviours developed a urinary tract infection causing acute delirium, atrial fibrillation, and multiple falls. After presenting to the emergency departmen…

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SAhospital2018-05-23

Coroner's Finding: LA BELLA Claudia

28y · Female·aspiration of gastric contents complicating laxative abuse

…man died from aspiration of gastric contents complicating severe laxative abuse. She fabricated a terminal cancer diagnosis to conceal anorexia nervosa and factitious disorder. During a RAH admission, a CT scan revealed …

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QLDhospital2024-11-08

Non-inquest findings into the death of SD

61y · Male·Lymphoma (CD30 positive T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder), medically managed

A 61-year-old man died from CD30-positive T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder (PTCL) after being incorrectly diagnosed and treated for Hodgkin lymphoma. Critical diagnostic information—a negative PAX5 immunohistochemistr…

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