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NEWS : 25.2.10 - Dying drug addict refused second liver transplant

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Recovering drug addict Claire Murray dies after life support turned off after complications from second liver transplant
Staff reporters From: PerthNow April 01, 2010 4:41PM

A PERTH woman who received a controversial second liver transplant after her first failed due to drug addiction has died in a Singapore hospital.

Claire Murray, 24, died after doctors turned off her life-support, following surgery to remove blood clots near her heart.

Ms Murray died around midday after doctors at the Singapore hospital had turned off her life-support machine about 8am today.

The Perth mother-of-two, a recovering drug addict, received a portion of her aunty Carolynn's liver, but has been hit by post-surgical complications.

Her first liver transplant failed after she returned to using drugs. A piece of her aunty's liver was transplanted into her body last month as part of a "live" liver transplant.

Her aunty Carolynn remains in the same hospital where she is recovering from her surgery.

Doctors told Ms Murray's family that Claire had "too many blood clots'' near her heart.

Ms Murray was in surgery for eight hours yesterday, which ended at about 10pm, but it is believed doctors have done all they can.

It is understood her mother Val, her step-father and natural father Michael Murray were at her bedside.

WA Health Minister Kim Hames expressed his condolences to the Murray family.

"The loss of a young person like Claire is tragic," Dr Hames said.

"She was a much loved daughter to her parents and a mother to her two sons.

"She was also an example of what can happen when the scourge of illicit drugs enters the life of a young person."

Dr Hames said he believed Claire deserved every chance to watch her two young boys grow up.

"I can honestly say we did everything we could to give her that chance," he said.

"I hope Claire’s legacy is one of compassion, and that tonight every West Australian will discuss their wishes in regard to organ donation with the families and loved ones.

"In this State we have bipartisan support to investigate ways to boost our rate of registration for organ donation. As of late February, just 16 per cent of West Australians had registered as organ donors, compared to more than 20 per cent in NSW, Victoria and Queensland."

It is believed the State Government will not pursue the interest-free $258,000 loan to the family, now that Claire has died.
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/re...liver-transplant/story-e6frf7jo-1225848671358
 
Yeah, not surprising, but unfortunate nonetheless.

At least every attempt to preserve her life was made, in the end.

RIP
 
troll boy made me forget the reason i visited this thread.

RIP young girl. i sincerely hope your next go round is more fruitful.

my heart goes out to her parents and kin

and especially my heart goes out to her young kids,

which reminds me, im outta here to take mine to the park. they have been so patient while i sit here with you all. love em.
 
This subject has stimulated some heated discussion*, which is to be expected with such a subject. But the HR reduction value (if there is any) is lost amidst judgmental and other issues.

So, I'm going to close this thread. If any newsworthy stories appear, PM me.
 
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