Coroner's court Flashcards
Duty to investigate- following a death, the coroner must conduct an investigation if theere is any reason to suspect:
- violent or unnatural death
- cause of death is unknown
- deceased died while in custody or state detention
“notifications of death regulations”- a registered medical practitioner must notify the coroner if a person deaths:
a) the patients death was due to:
poisoning
exposure to toxic substances
controlled or medicinal product
violence and self neglect/ neglect
self-harm etc.
b) suspect was unnatural
c) cause if death is unknown
d) the person died in custody
e) there is ni attending medical practitioner to sign a MCCD
f) attending isnt available in time to sign the MCCD
g) identity of the deceased cannot be identified
what is a MCCD
medical certificate of cause of death
who can issue a MCCD
medical practitioner if:
- patient died of natural casues
- the doctor has seen the patient within 14 days or has seen the body after death
Role of coroner’s office
manage enquirees
facilitate thre investigation process
liase and support the family during the investigation/ inquest process
liase w the witness and ensure appropraite ????
administrate the inquest hearing
if an MCCD is not possible and there is no clear cause of death?
inquest with a post mrtem
post-mprtem investigation
confirm the medical cause of death
macro+ microscopic examinations
tiussue retention
role of inquest
who died
when did they die
where did they die
under what circumstances did they die
other work for coroner
deaths abroad
treasure
organ/ tissue donation
mass fatalities
safeguarding
neglect
gross failure to provide adequate nourishment or liquid or provide basic medical attention or shelter or warmth for someone in a dependant position who cannot provide it for themselves
oath or affirm
required to take an oath in accordance with your religion to tell the trith, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
alternatively take solemn affirmation to same effect
