The Role of the Nurse when assisting Families

Question 1

Outline requirements for coroners cases

Answer 1

• Everything left in situ
• Someone should stay with patient until police come to take over
• Nursing + medical checklists
• Death report to coroners (copy sent to appropriate persons)
• 3 stickers completed APP
• All notes should stay in department - placed in mortuary pigeon hole in triage

Question 2

Outline considerations for family witnessed resuscitation

Answer 2

• family should be supported by designated staff member
• procedures should be explained
• family should be involved in decisions
• staff should be made aware that family are present