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The document outlines the procedures and legal requirements for reporting deaths to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office in Ohio. It specifies the types of deaths that are reportable, including those resulting from criminal violence, accidents, suicides, and sudden deaths among others. The document also details the responsibilities of physicians in pronouncing death and signing death certificates, as well as the circumstances under which autopsies may be performed. Additionally, it clarifies the disclosure of protected health information under HIPAA regulations related to medical examiners.

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What are the 6 categories of death?

The classifications are natural, accident, suicide, homicide, undetermined, and pending.

What counts as an unexpected death?

Unexpected death is death that occurs suddenly and earlier than anticipated. Even in the palliative care setting, up to 10% of deaths were considered to be unexpected, with negative consequences for patients, bereaved caregivers and health professionals.

What is considered a questionable death?

Any Death Where There Is a Doubt, Question or Suspicion Any unattended death at home or in a public or outdoor space.

What is considered a suspicious death?

A death is suspicious if it is unexpected and its circumstances or cause are medically or legally unexplained. Normally, this occurs in the context of medical care, suicide or suspected criminal activity.

What does it mean when a death is treated as suspicious?

Suspicious death it is unclear whether others were involved in the death. If criminal offence charges related to the death have been laid, the coronial investigation may be delayed until those proceedings are resolved.

Which of the following must be reported to the medical examiner?

Medical examiner cases include sudden, unexpected, violent or unnatural deaths, and other deaths affecting the public interest. Deaths which are outlined in 331.802 must be reported to and investigated by medical examiners.

What are the types of deaths that must be investigated?

What Types of Death Are to Be Reported to the Coroner? Accidental Deaths. Homicidal Deaths (By any means, suspected or known) Sudden Deaths. Occupational Deaths. Deaths While Confined. Therapeutic Deaths. Medical Malpractice. Abortions.

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