A forensic pathologist concluded that Paul Spencer, who died in 2019 following an altercation with security at Royal Jubilee Hospital, most likely died from cardiac arrest brought on by a combination of factors, including physical restraint and pre-existing health conditions. Dr. Elizabeth McKinnon stated that while restraint can cause metabolic issues and potassium level disruptions, long-term risperidone use also affects the heart muscle over time.
The 2019 death of a patient following an altercation with security at Royal Jubilee Hospital was most likely caused by cardiac arrest brought on by a combination of factors, says the forensic pathologist who conducted an autopsy on Paul Spencer .
The forensic pathologist said restraint can cause serious issues with metabolism and potassium levels, while risperidone can affect the heart muscle over time. McKinnon, who works for the B.C. Coroners Service, said her determination of the cause of death took into account Spencer’s medical history, medical records from around the time of death, autopsy findings and toxicological results.
After a struggle in which one of the guards hit him on the back with a closed fist, Spencer was wrapped in a blanket from the shoulders down and placed face-down on a mattress in a secure room.
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