Providing Police and Coroners Statements SOP

Question 1

Outline the contents of the Police and Coroners statements SOP

Answer 1

Sets out the process for providing evidence to external agencies

Covers:
- Confidentiality
- How statements are requested
- Writing statements
- Coroner’s statements
- Providing evidence in court

40 days to respond

Question 2

Discuss the aspects of confidentiality in relation to providing statements

Answer 2

• Police get consent from patient, best interests if dead/can’t
• Ask Caldicott Guardian (Goughy)
• Can decline
• No statutory obligation
• Only judges can mandate disclosure

Question 3

Can a statement be made to Police officer on scene?

Answer 3

No
Written request via email

Question 4

Outline the aspects of providing evidence in court

Answer 4

• Usually professional witnesses of fact
• Avoid providing opinion
• TCC will support