ADMIN/NON MEDICINE
DEATH DEATH DEATH DEATH DEATH
PromptList notifiable deaths to the coroner
(Ciaran – varies a lot state to state – probably not assessable)
(Ciaran – varies a lot state to state – probably not assessable)
ResponseIdentity unknown
Violent or unnatural
Death in suspicious circumstances (?Homocide)
Healthcare related death (unless reasonably expected outcome)
Cause of death not found, not likely to be issued
Death in care, custody, or under MH act.
As a result of a police operation
Violent or unnatural
Death in suspicious circumstances (?Homocide)
Healthcare related death (unless reasonably expected outcome)
Cause of death not found, not likely to be issued
Death in care, custody, or under MH act.
As a result of a police operation
PromptImportant consideration in coroners case after death (non paperwork stuff)
ResponseConsider need for scene /personal items and body preservation (all items entering the body plus devices attached to these must be preserved)
PromptActions required in non-notifiable death
ResponsePronounce death + Document in medical records
Complete cause of death certificate (+any other required paperwork)
Consider hospital autopsy if desirable
Notify NOK
Complete discharge summary/notify GP
Consider tissue donation
Complete cause of death certificate (+any other required paperwork)
Consider hospital autopsy if desirable
Notify NOK
Complete discharge summary/notify GP
Consider tissue donation