Sudden Death Flashcards

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Identify the documentation required for a sudden death.

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  • POL258
  • Report for Coroner (POL47 & 47a)
  • Deceased Person Certificate (POL265)
  • Deceased Person Identification Form (POL265a)
  • Property Record Sheet (POL268)
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Outline the basic procedure for police attending a Sudden Death, where there are no suspicious circumstances.

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  • Body examination
  • Establishing Death
  • Inform coroner
  • Body removal
  • Informing NOK/station
  • Mortuary proceedure
  • Body Identification
  • File preparation
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Who can authorise/sign a Deceased Person Certificate POL265.

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  • A Registered Medical Practioner

- A duly qualified and registered advance paramedic.

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Who needs to be notified of a Sudden Death?

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  • The family
  • Coroner
  • Station
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