Inquest into the death of David HALL

55y · Male·Consequences of urothelial cancer

David Hall, aged 55, died in custody at Long Bay Correctional Facility from metastatic urothelial cancer. He had multiple comorbidities including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and history of bladder cancer treated with cystoprostatectomy. After diagnosis of metastatic disease with spinal cord compression and bowel obstruction in September 2020, he elected palliative care and an Advanced Care Directive was completed. He appropriately declined further chemotherapy in December 2020. In his final days, he was moved to a monitored cell after a fall, received adequate symptom management with morphine and sedation, and died peacefully with family contact. The coroner found no care or treatment concerns and that appropriate care was provided throughout his custody.