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custody_injury · 2024-Q2

Bureau du coroner (Québec) · Bureau du coroner

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140

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A person died by choking on food in a long-term care facility in a region. The person required full assistance with eating and their food was supposed to be of a texture adapted to their condition, but they were able to access food without supervision, leading to the obstruction. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the management of choking risks for vulnerable individuals in care facilities.

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