sudden death and missing persons

Question 1

what does SCUMBIE stand for

Answer 1

suicide, cause unknown or no doctors certificate, unnatural or violent death, medical or surgical or dental operations, birth deaths or appear to be a result of pregnancy, institutional deaths, enactment requires the holding of an inquest

Question 2

what does section 13 entail

Answer 2

a duty to report deaths described under section 14

Question 3

when must a death be reported to the coroner

Answer 3

immediately by phoning the Coroners National Initial Investigation Office

Question 4

what is a post mortem

Answer 4

an examination of a persons body to determine the cause of death

Question 5

what does section 33 of the coroners act 2006 say

Answer 5

the coroner has authority over who is present for the post-mortem

Question 6

what is the first purpose of an inquiry

Answer 6

what has been established; the fact, the identity, the cause, where and when, and the circumstances

Question 7

what is the second purpose of an inquiry

Answer 7

to help reduce the chances of the occurrence of other deaths in circumstances similar to the one examined

Question 8

what is the third purpose of an inquiry

Answer 8

whether the public interest would be served by the death being investigated

Question 8

what is the third purpose of an inquiry

Answer 8

whether the public interest would be served by the death being investigated

Question 9

when MUST an inquiry be held

Answer 9

suicide, any institutional deaths, when the circumstances or cause of death have not been clearly established

Question 10

what is to be noted when examining a dead body

Answer 10

position, any factors appearing to have contributed to the death, preserve evidence, obtain full details from witnesses, safeguards the deceased property, call CIB if foul play

Question 11

what should be done if the death seems suspicious

Answer 11

freeze, control, preserve scene until CIB arrive

Question 12

who is authorised to issue a Verification of Death

Answer 12

doctor, nurse, intensive care paramedic, paramedic, emergency medical technician,

Question 13

what is a COR31

Answer 13

verification of death form, that declares someone is dead

Question 14

when does the police or a coroner not have to be involved

Answer 14

if the doctor is willing to sign a medical certificate as to the cause of death, usually with long term illnesses

Question 15

what will the transport provider supply police to deal with a body

Answer 15

label, body bag, pocket, body bag seal

Question 16

who is to be informed when someone dies

Answer 16

relatives, coroner (if no certificate) and station

Question 17

what is a POL47

Answer 17

a summary set out in chronological order that covers all the details and circumstances surrounding the death

Question 18

what are the four stages of grief

Answer 18

numbness, pining, depression, gaining a new identity

Question 19

what is SIDS

Answer 19

sudden infant death syndrome. the sudden death of any infant or child which is unexpected by history and in which a post-mortem fails to determine a cause of death

Question 20

what is the definition of a missing person

Answer 20

any person who is reported missing to the Police and whose whereabouts is unknown and there are fears for the safety or welfare concerns of that person

Question 21

what should be considered when deciding if there is genuine fears for safety of a missing person

Answer 21

age, zones of safety, circumstances

Question 22

what are the four categories of missing people

Answer 22

voluntary, involuntary, lost due to event, missing overseas