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What is the mandated role for a coroner in a presumptive SIDS death?

April 26, 2017coroner death mandated Presumptive SIDS

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What is the mandated role for a coroner in a presumptive SIDS death?

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• Obtain the case history and death scene information needed by the pathologist using the mandated protocol. (Government Code Section 27491) • Sign the death certificate “SIDS” when appropriate. (Government Code Section 27491) • Give the parents a presumptive diagnosis of SIDS after the gross autopsy. (Health and Safety Code 462 and Government Code Section 27491.41) • Notify the local health department within 24 hours or as soon as possible after the gross autopsy. (Health and Safety Code 10253) • Notify the Department of Health Services California SIDS Program within 24 hours or as soon as possible after the gross autopsy. Complete and submit to the California SIDS Program a self-addressed, postage paid Coroner’s Notification Card. (Department of Health Services 4411 8/05) • Complete and submit to the Department of Health Services, the Death Scene and Deputy Coroner Investigation Protocol form for the evaluation of all sudden and unexpected infant deaths. (Department of Health Service