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Death investigation in Canada

S P Avis1

  • 1Memorial University of Newfoundland, Health Sciences Center, St. John's, Canada.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|April 17, 1998
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Public Health Policy
  • Legal Medicine

Background:

  • Death investigation systems in Canada vary significantly across provinces and territories.
  • Understanding these systems is crucial for public health and legal processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey and analyze the structure and operation of death investigation systems across Canada.
  • To compare the characteristics and costs of coroner versus medical examiner systems.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide questionnaire survey was administered to all Canadian jurisdictions.
  • Data collected included system type, budget, appointment, qualifications, training, facilities, and personnel utilization.

Main Results:

  • 81.5% of the Canadian population falls under coroner jurisdictions, with licensed physicians as primary investigators in 81%.

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  • Most jurisdictions mandate or offer death investigation training.
  • Medical examiner systems are more cost-effective per capita than coroner systems.

    • Conclusions:

    • Canadian death investigation systems are predominantly overseen by provincial/territorial Justice or Attorney General departments.
    • Chief coroners/medical examiners are appointed by provincial cabinets, with varying qualifications.
    • Medical examiner systems demonstrate greater cost efficiency compared to coroner systems.