About the Course
Confirmation or verification of death is defined as deciding whether a person is actually deceased. Verification of death can be undertaken by a competent registered nurse in line with their employer’s policies to determine local agreements about the circumstances in which this can be done. In contrast, certification of death is done by a registered medical practitioner.
Course Content:
Introduction to verification of death
Key definitions of the verification of death
Professional and legal considerations
Local policies and procedures
Verification of expected death
Verification of unexpected death
Conditions unequivocally associated with death
Procedure for verifying a death
Clinical examination
Care after death
Documentation and record-keeping
Role of the coroner and procurator fiscal
Reporting to the health and safety executive