Sudden Death

Question 1

Identify the documentation required for a sudden death.

Answer 1

• POL258
• Report for Coroner (POL47 & 47a)
• Deceased Person Certificate (POL265)
• Deceased Person Identification Form (POL265a)
• Property Record Sheet (POL268)

Question 2

Who can authorise/sign a Deceased Person Certificate POL265.

Answer 2

• A Registered Medical Practioner

- A duly qualified and registered advance paramedic.

Question 3

Who needs to be notified of a Sudden Death?

Answer 3

• The family
• Coroner
• Station

Question 4

Outline the basic procedure for police attending a Sudden Death, where there are no suspicious circumstances.

Answer 4

• Body examination
• Establishing Death
• Inform coroner
• Body removal
• Informing NOK/station
• Mortuary proceedure
• Body Identification
• File preparation