Coroners Act 2006 Flashcards
1
Q
What deaths must be reported to the Coroner? (SCUMBIE)
A
- Suicide- Cause Unknow or no Doctors certificate- Unnatural or Violent- Medical, Surgical or Dental operation- Birth Deaths- Institutional Deaths- Enactment requires the holding of an inquest
2
Q
What is a post-mortem?
A
A post-mortem is an examination of a person’s body to determine the cause of death