Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
Requirements/steps for death verification
A
No response to verbal or painful stimulus
No palpable carotid pulse
No heart sounds (2 minutes)
No breath sounds (2 minutes)
Pupils fixed and dilated (non-responsive to light)
2
Q
You cannot complete a death certificate if…
A
You did not attend the deceased
3
Q
Who has a statutory duty to issue a death certificate?
A
The doctor attending during the last illness of the person who died
4
Q
Reasons to refer to the coroner
A
Unknown cause of death Not seen by a Dr during last illness or last 14 days During or within 12 months of pregnancy Death in custody While detained under Mental Health Act
Death due to: Suicide Accident/trauma Industrial disease Medical/surgical treatment Abortion Anaesthetic care Lack of medical care murder Self-neglect
