After Death – Coroners and Cremation Forms

Evangeline is a 22-year-old ballet dancer who has been involved in a road traffic accident. She is confirmed dead at the scene by the paramedics.

  • What is the role of the coroner?
  • When should deaths be referred to the coroner?
  • How do you refer to the coroner?

Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)

Source – Ethics Case Studies from Clinical Ethics and Law (Second Edition), Carolyn Johnston Penelope Bradbury