Colin Rickards, 71, died on June 17 at King George Hospital after being transferred from Priory Suttons Manor hospital, where he was detained for treatment. During his time at King George, Mr. Rickards received one-to-one care but was noted to be refusing food, contributing to his frail health. His death was provisionally attributed to pneumonia and advanced clinical frailty, alongside chronic conditions including diabetes. The coroner stated an inquest would investigate the circumstances of his care and health management prior to death, especially concerning his refusal to eat.
Colin Rickards, 71, died at King George Hospital after being admitted from another facility. He suffered from depression, type 2 diabetes, and pneumonia.
Mr Rickards was reportedly on one-to-one care but had been refusing to eat, leading to his frail condition before his admission.
The provisional cause of death was pneumonia and advanced clinical frailty, amidst pre-existing conditions like diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
An inquest will scrutinize the actions taken to preserve Mr Rickards's life, particularly addressing questions about his refusal to eat.
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