Inquest into the Death of John MAJINSKI

55y · Male·Complications of fibrosing alveolitis

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.