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'?

    <p>Deaths defined in FSS 406.11 which require notification of the Medical Examiner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a death investigation warranted according to the directive?

    <p>When there are circumstances that require prompt determination of criminal investigation</p> 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?

    <p>Accompany the doctor when examining the deceased</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To locate information for next of kin notification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The search will end</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>No items, other than the personal effects on the deceased</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Shall not be removed when the next of kin can be established and is available</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Should be sent with the remains for the medical examiner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Leave a receipt with the family or at the scene for all items removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In the event of an assault where injuries could prove fatal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the LEO document findings in a supplement?

    <p>When the medical examiner has reached an opinion, revealing no foul play and a cause and manner of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Immediately notify his/her Department supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the determining factor for unattended deaths?

    <p>The absence of the doctor/patient relationship at the time of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signing of the death certificate by the attending physician within 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When it occurs in a prison or penal institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Secure and preserve the crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Attending physician’s name, address, and phone number</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Where/how the body was found</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Natural' deaths reported as suspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

    <p>'LEO' (law enforcement officer)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'LEO' (law enforcement officer)</p> 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?

    <p>The attending physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a death investigation require an immediate response?

    <p>When it involves unattended deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines 'Medical Examiner Cases'?

    <p>Deaths that require notification of the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner as defined in FSS 406.11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance is a death considered 'unattended'?

    <p>When it occurs more than 30 days after the decedent was last treated by a physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

    <p>The attending physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They should be turned over to the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the determining factor for unattended deaths?

    <p>Absence of the doctor/patient relationship at the time of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Attending physician's signature on the death certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When it is characterized as suspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for obtaining positive identification of the deceased?

    <p>Investigating law enforcement officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preserved as evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a death considered 'unattended'?

    <p>When there is no physical presence of an attending physician at the time of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Investigating law enforcement officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>List in the incident report</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By disease, constituting a threat to public health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Refer to Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office and complete relevant forms.</p> 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?

    <p>LEO, detective, or crime scene technician familiar with the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To locate information for next of kin notification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>End the search immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Any items</p> 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?

    <p>Ride in the ambulance with the victim</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prescription medication and/or over-the-counter medicine used by the deceased</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A receipt with the family or at the scene for all items removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In specific circumstances mentioned in the directive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Notify their Department supervisor and ensure notification to the other jurisdiction and their acceptance of the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Refer to Standard Operating Procedure 01.01 Employee Involved Critical Incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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