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When is a death considered 'unattended'?
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?
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'?
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'?
What defines 'Medical Examiner Cases'?
When is a death investigation warranted according to the directive?
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?
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?
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 action should be taken when next-of-kin information is obtained?
What items should not be removed from the deceased's home?
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 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 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?
What should the LEO do after removing items from a scene?
In what situation should an LEO ride in an ambulance with a victim?
In what situation should an LEO ride in an ambulance with a victim?
When should the LEO document findings in a supplement?
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?
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 the determining factor for unattended deaths?
What is required for an unattended death to be released to the family?
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?
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 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 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?
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?
Under what circumstance does a death come under medical examiner's jurisdiction?
Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?
Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?
'All necessary interviews of witnesses, friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances' are conducted by:
'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?
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?
When does a death investigation require an immediate response?
What defines 'Medical Examiner Cases'?
What defines 'Medical Examiner Cases'?
Under what circumstance is a death considered 'unattended'?
Under what circumstance is a death considered 'unattended'?
Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?
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 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 the determining factor for unattended deaths?
What is required for an unattended death to be released to the family?
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?
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?
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 should be done with any prescription medication and over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased?
When is a death considered 'unattended'?
When is a death considered 'unattended'?
'All necessary interviews of witnesses, friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances' are conducted by:
'All necessary interviews of witnesses, friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances' are conducted by:
What action should be taken when next-of-kin information is obtained?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
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 should be sent with the remains for the medical examiner?
What must the LEO leave after removing items from a scene?
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?
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?
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?
What should an LEO do for police-related critical incidents and custodial deaths?
