Re: Forensic Nursing/Elder Abuse Originally Posted by -Midget- You're very welcome!

I enjoy learning about all this stuff, and if people take time to explain it from their personal experience...it's all the better, instead of relying purely off articles, etc.
What would you job actually be as the Coroner? Is that like the Medical Examiner? I always used to think those folks were MDs of some kind, until I found the article were the one lady was a nurse!
You are right. First-hand experience is the best teacher.
Some of my duties will include:
Determining the time of death
Declaring time of death
Visiting with the family members involved
Investigate the circumstances surrounding the death
Gather background information including medical
Assist the law enforcement agency and the State Crime Lab
Issue subppoenas as needed
Issue death certificates in the absence of a crime
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