PPS/other

Question 1

Which deaths should be discussed with the coroner?

Answer 1

unexpected or sudden deaths
when the doctor attending the deceased did not see them within 14 days before death
if a death occurs within 24 hours of hospital admission
accidents and injuries
suicide
industrial injury or disease (e.g. asbestosis)
deaths occurring as a result of ill treatment, starvation or neglect
the death occurred during an operation or before recovery from the effect of an anaesthetic
poisoning, including taking illicit drugs
stillbirths - if there is doubt as to whether the child was born alive
prisoner or people in police custody
service disability pensioners