ME and Death investigations

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When is a death considered 'unattended'?

When it is sudden and unexpected

When it occurs more than 30 days after the decedent was last treated by a physician (correct)

When it occurs outside of a healthcare facility

When it occurs without any medical history

What requires an immediate response in a death investigation?

Notification of the attending physician

Notification of the Medical Examiner

Death investigation (correct)

Prompt determination of criminal activity

Who is considered an 'Attending Physician'?

A physician responsible for the care given to a particular patient (correct)

A physician who specializes in forensic medicine

Any physician employed at a medical examiner's office

A physician who is physically present at the time of a person's death

What defines 'Medical Examiner Cases'?

Deaths defined in FSS 406.11 which require notification of the Medical Examiner (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is a death investigation warranted according to the directive?

When there are circumstances that require prompt determination of criminal investigation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should an LEO, detective, or crime scene technician do if requested by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

Accompany the doctor when examining the deceased (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may an LEO search an area related to a case?

To locate information for next of kin notification (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when next-of-kin information is obtained?

The search will end (A) Signup and view all the answers

What items should not be removed from the deceased's home?

No items, other than the personal effects on the deceased (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the personal effects of the deceased?

Shall not be removed when the next of kin can be established and is available (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with any prescription medication and over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased?

Should be sent with the remains for the medical examiner (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the LEO do after removing items from a scene?

Leave a receipt with the family or at the scene for all items removed (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation should an LEO ride in an ambulance with a victim?

In the event of an assault where injuries could prove fatal (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should the LEO document findings in a supplement?

When the medical examiner has reached an opinion, revealing no foul play and a cause and manner of death (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario should an LEO notify their Department supervisor if the incident occurred in another jurisdiction?

Immediately notify his/her Department supervisor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the determining factor for unattended deaths?

The absence of the doctor/patient relationship at the time of death (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an unattended death to be released to the family?

Signing of the death certificate by the attending physician within 24 hours (A) Signup and view all the answers

When does a death come under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

When it occurs in a prison or penal institution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action is required in accordance with Florida statutes for all deaths with certain circumstances?

Secure and preserve the crime scene (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must be listed in the incident report if a body is released to the family?

Attending physician’s name, address, and phone number (B) Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included on the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Death Investigation Form?

Where/how the body was found (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance does a death come under medical examiner's jurisdiction?

'Natural' deaths reported as suspicious (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

'LEO' (law enforcement officer) (C) Signup and view all the answers

'All necessary interviews of witnesses, friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances' are conducted by:

'LEO' (law enforcement officer) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the care given to a particular patient and/or the person’s private physician, if that physician cares for the person on an individual and/or outpatient basis?

The attending physician (A) Signup and view all the answers

When does a death investigation require an immediate response?

When it involves unattended deaths (C) Signup and view all the answers

What defines 'Medical Examiner Cases'?

Deaths that require notification of the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner as defined in FSS 406.11 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance is a death considered 'unattended'?

When it occurs more than 30 days after the decedent was last treated by a physician (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

The attending physician (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with any prescription medication and over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased?

They should be turned over to the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the determining factor for unattended deaths?

Absence of the doctor/patient relationship at the time of death (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an unattended death to be released to the family?

Attending physician's signature on the death certificate (B) Signup and view all the answers

When does a death come under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

When it is characterized as suspicious (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

Investigating law enforcement officer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with any prescription medication and over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased?

Preserved as evidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is a death considered 'unattended'?

When there is no physical presence of an attending physician at the time of death (A) Signup and view all the answers

'All necessary interviews of witnesses, friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances' are conducted by:

Investigating law enforcement officer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when next-of-kin information is obtained?

List in the incident report (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may an LEO search an area related to a case?

By disease, constituting a threat to public health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action is required in accordance with Florida statutes for all deaths with certain circumstances?

Refer to Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office and complete relevant forms. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who should be present with the doctor when the deceased is being examined by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

LEO, detective, or crime scene technician familiar with the case (B) Signup and view all the answers

When may an LEO search an area to locate information for next of kin notification?

To locate information for next of kin notification (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when next-of-kin information is obtained?

End the search immediately (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should not be removed from the home other than the personal effects on the deceased?

Any items (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the event of an assault where the injuries could prove fatal, what action should an LEO take if feasible?

Ride in the ambulance with the victim (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be sent with the remains for the medical examiner?

Prescription medication and/or over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must the LEO leave after removing items from a scene?

A receipt with the family or at the scene for all items removed (C) Signup and view all the answers

When does a death come under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

In specific circumstances mentioned in the directive (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a death occurred in another jurisdiction, what action must be taken by the LEO?

Notify their Department supervisor and ensure notification to the other jurisdiction and their acceptance of the case (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should an LEO do for police-related critical incidents and custodial deaths?

Refer to Standard Operating Procedure 01.01 Employee Involved Critical Incidents (B) Signup and view all the answers

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When is a death considered 'unattended'?

What requires an immediate response in a death investigation?

Who is considered an 'Attending Physician'?

What defines 'Medical Examiner Cases'?

When is a death investigation warranted according to the directive?

What should an LEO, detective, or crime scene technician do if requested by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

Under what circumstances may an LEO search an area related to a case?

What action should be taken when next-of-kin information is obtained?

What items should not be removed from the deceased's home?

What should be done with the personal effects of the deceased?

What should be done with any prescription medication and over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased?

What should the LEO do after removing items from a scene?

In what situation should an LEO ride in an ambulance with a victim?

When should the LEO document findings in a supplement?

In what scenario should an LEO notify their Department supervisor if the incident occurred in another jurisdiction?

What is the determining factor for unattended deaths?

What is required for an unattended death to be released to the family?

When does a death come under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

What action is required in accordance with Florida statutes for all deaths with certain circumstances?

What must be listed in the incident report if a body is released to the family?

What information must be included on the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Death Investigation Form?

Under what circumstance does a death come under medical examiner's jurisdiction?

Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

'All necessary interviews of witnesses, friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances' are conducted by:

Who is responsible for the care given to a particular patient and/or the person’s private physician, if that physician cares for the person on an individual and/or outpatient basis?

When does a death investigation require an immediate response?

What defines 'Medical Examiner Cases'?

Under what circumstance is a death considered 'unattended'?

Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

What should be done with any prescription medication and over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased?

What is the determining factor for unattended deaths?

What is required for an unattended death to be released to the family?

When does a death come under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

What should be done with any prescription medication and over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased?

When is a death considered 'unattended'?

'All necessary interviews of witnesses, friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances' are conducted by:

What action should be taken when next-of-kin information is obtained?

Under what circumstances may an LEO search an area related to a case?

What action is required in accordance with Florida statutes for all deaths with certain circumstances?

Who should be present with the doctor when the deceased is being examined by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

When may an LEO search an area to locate information for next of kin notification?

What should be done when next-of-kin information is obtained?

What should not be removed from the home other than the personal effects on the deceased?

In the event of an assault where the injuries could prove fatal, what action should an LEO take if feasible?

What should be sent with the remains for the medical examiner?

What must the LEO leave after removing items from a scene?

When does a death come under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office?

If a death occurred in another jurisdiction, what action must be taken by the LEO?

What should an LEO do for police-related critical incidents and custodial deaths?

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