When is the Brown County Medical Examiner involved in a death?
The Brown County Medical Examiner is contacted by the Nursing staff or physician under special circumstances. a.) If the death occurs within 24 hours from the time of admittance to the time of death. b.) If your loved has not been seen by an accredited physician within the last 30 days from the time of death. c.) If the death occurred after a fall or an injury, whether at home or in the hospital even if the fall or injury was not the immediate cause of death. d.) Death with unexplained circumstances. e.) Deaths involving motor vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or boat. f.) Death due to poisoning g.) Homicides/ suicides (includes homicide due to acts of bioterrorism) h.) Death following abortion i.) Death of a correctional inmate j.) When, after reasonable efforts, the physician cannot be obtained or will not sign the death record in time or in an emergency situation. k.) Death reportable under individual county Coroner/M.E. policies Some people are confused when they are informe
