Sudden Death Flashcards
1
Q
What is sudden death
A
Over and above murder or manslaughter there are categories of death which are treated as sudden death due to the circumstances or cause of death not being clear at the time
When the cause of a persons death is not obvious then the death will require a full and thorough investigation
2
Q
Types of sudden death
A
Suspicious Non suspicious Suicide Drugs Sudden infant death syndrome Death of children Industrial
3
Q
Simple sudden death
A
Dr called to certify death
Death expected
Dr issues death certificate
4
Q
Unexpected sudden death
A
Dr cannot issue certificate or paramedics attend Police informed and issued with a role Sudden death golden hour opportunities Police report Coroners officer informed Post mortem examinations Unnatural causes- inquest- death- certificate issued Natural causes- death certificate issued
5
Q
Investigating sudden death
A
Investigate as if crime Assess if crime scene Identification Search body & scene Communication/ thorough updates Tag the body Arrange undertakers Continuity of body
6
Q
What’s to be established
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Who
Where
When
How
