Following my mother’s recent death in a nursing home (about which I had no concerns) I was surprised but pleased to be contacted by what I now understand is a new institution, the Medical Examiner’s Office. I have since learned that their role is to examine every death in England and Wales which has not already been referred to the Coroner part of which includes consulting with the family to ensure that concerns are not missed as well as examining all the relevant medical records and reports. They are able to refer deaths to the coroner where they feel this is appropriate.
If it works as intended this should surely address some of the issues raised in your article. Or do you think that it does not go far enough?
Following my mother’s recent death in a nursing home (about which I had no concerns) I was surprised but pleased to be contacted by what I now understand is a new institution, the Medical Examiner’s Office. I have since learned that their role is to examine every death in England and Wales which has not already been referred to the Coroner part of which includes consulting with the family to ensure that concerns are not missed as well as examining all the relevant medical records and reports. They are able to refer deaths to the coroner where they feel this is appropriate.
If it works as intended this should surely address some of the issues raised in your article. Or do you think that it does not go far enough?