Course Aims

To provide underpinning knowledge associated with best practice for verifying an expected death. To raise awareness of what could be a suspicious death. Understand most up to date national guidance.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss legal and professional responsibilities associated with verification of an expected death within local and national guidance.
• Follow procedures for correct documentation.
• Describe relevant anatomy.
• Identify necessary equipment.
• Give a detailed description of the clinical examination and assessment that enables a verification of death to be made.
• List the people that may need to be contacted after a death.
• Outline certain aspects that could raise concerns of a suspicious death.
• Understand the process and legal requirements for verifying expected death in a healthcare setting.