Sudden Death Flashcards

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What is a POL265?

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A deceased persons certificate

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Who can establish death?

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A medical practitioner, or in some areas a duly qualified and registered paramedic; are the only people who can pronounce life extinct.

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Who to inform when someone dies?

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Next of kin
Coroner
Your supervisor

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When preparing a file for a sudden death what documentation is to be used?

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  • Police 258 report form
  • Report for coroner (POL47 & POL47A)
  • Deceased persons certificate (POL265)
  • Deceased persons Identification form (POL265A)
  • Property record sheet (POL268)
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