Sudden Death Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the documentation required for a sudden death.
A
- POL258
- Report for Coroner (POL47 & 47a)
- Deceased Person Certificate (POL265)
- Deceased Person Identification Form (POL265a)
- Property Record Sheet (POL268)
2
Q
Who can authorise/sign a Deceased Person Certificate POL265.
A
- A Registered Medical Practioner
- A duly qualified and registered advance paramedic.
3
Q
Who needs to be notified of a Sudden Death?
A
- The family
- Coroner
- Station
4
Q
Outline the basic procedure for police attending a Sudden Death, where there are no suspicious circumstances.
A
- Body examination
- Establishing Death
- Inform coroner
- Body removal
- Informing NOK/station
- Mortuary proceedure
- Body Identification
- File preparation
