The Coroner Flashcards
1
Q
Reportable deaths
A
- unexpected, unnatural or violent
- directly or indirectly from accident or injury
- following medical procedure
- occurs in custody of care
- pt under MHA
- death is uncertified
- identity Unknown
2
Q
Procedure when death is reported to the coroners court
A
- coroner reviews death and determines if it was due to natural causes
- investigation commences
3
Q
Coroners court and nursing staff
A
- provisions for factual statements
- important to seek legal advice
- be factual
- may be required to provide oral evidence in relation to your statement
4
Q
Guidelines for nursing staff
A
- IV cannula, needles, endotracheal and intragastric tubes, drains and airways should be left institu
- attached drips, bags, bottles and feed lines must accompany the body
- all sharps or items of equipment left insitu should be firmly taped
- do not wash the body
5
Q
What is the role of the Coroner?
A
- specialist jurisdiction
- independently investigates death
- aims to determine cause of death and make recommendations
