Medical Examiners - An Introduction by Dr. Alan Fletcher

Explore the role and responsibilities of Medical Examiners in this informative talk by Dr Alan Fletcher, Chair of the Royal College of Pathologists Medical Examiners Committee. Gain insights into the non-statutory medical examiners system introduced in 2019, understand the purposes and steps involved in the medical examination process, and learn about coroner referrals, data collection, and training. Discover how Medical Examiners interact with the bereaved, navigate pilot sites, and handle various causes of death. Examine real-world case examples to deepen your understanding of this crucial role in the medical field.

Introduction
The bereaved
Pilot sites
Purposes
Steps
Who
Causes of Death
coroner referral
process map
data collection
training
case examples