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Coroner Reporting Perioperative Death — FRCA Final MCQ

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ModerateMedicolegal & EthicsCoroner Reporting Perioperative DeathFRCA Final

A patient dies unexpectedly during routine elective surgery. The death must be reported to the coroner because:

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Correct answer: C — The cause of death is unknown or the death occurred during or shortly after an operation

Deaths that must be reported to the coroner include: cause unknown, during or shortly after an operation, related to anaesthesia, violence/neglect/suspicious circumstances, industrial disease, in custody/detention. A death during routine elective surgery where the cause is unclear must be reported regardless of whether negligence is suspected.

Reference: Notification of Deaths Regulations – 2019; RCOA – 2023 – Reporting perioperative deaths