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custody_injury · 2025-Q2
A person died from complications related to a hip fracture after a fall at a private seniors' residence in a province. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the evaluation of the risk of falls and the implementation of preventive measures in private seniors' residences.
electrocution · 2022-Q3
An apprentice electrician died from electrocution at a workplace due to failure to verify the presence of electric current before performing work. The coroner's report highlights concerns about the safety of lockout procedures and the need for ongoing training of electricians in occupational health and safety.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person residing in a long-term care facility in a Quebec region died from complications related to a hip fracture after falling from their bed. They had been left alone without an alert system activated after refusing help from staff, who had to intervene with another user. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the management of care refusals and the surveillance of users at risk of falling.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died in Montreal after falling several stories in an exterior stairwell. They had a history of mental health issues and had recently been hospitalized for surgery. The circumstances raise questions about post-hospitalization coordination and security protocols in shelters for vulnerable people.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q1
Two men died in a collision on a forest road in a rural area. Their vehicle struck the rear of a semi-trailer traveling in the opposite direction on a narrow road, after passing it at the top of a hill, which prevented the driver from seeing it earlier. The circumstances surrounding the deaths raise concerns about signage and safety on forest roads.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from complications related to obstruction of the airways by foreign bodies in a residence with support. The staff were unable to assist them before the arrival of the first responders.
custody_injury · 2025-Q1
A person died from complications after a hip fracture caused by a fall at a private seniors' residence in Quebec. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about clinical documentation and incident management at the residence.
drowning · 2023-Q2
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person with complex psychiatric and medical history died by asphyxiation on hospital grounds in Quebec after being granted unaccompanied leave from the psychiatric care unit. The coroner's report raises concerns about the evaluation of their condition and the surveillance measures in place.
custody_death · 2021-Q3
A person died from intentional ingestion of a toxic product at their home in a city, after expressing difficulties with chronic pain and loss of autonomy. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the support and referral to appropriate psychological resources for individuals suffering from irreversible conditions and considering medical aid in dying.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications associated with bilateral hemothorax and multiple spinal fractures after a fall down stairs at their home in a rural area. Despite the severity of the fall and their complex medical history, they were classified as medium priority at triage.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person was found unresponsive near a river after a voluntary drowning in a context of hypothermia. They were on a leave from a hospitalization for depression at the time of their disappearance. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the management of suicidal risks and the involvement of loved ones in the care trajectory.
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from cardiac tamponade in a long-term care facility in a Quebec region, after experiencing several unwitnessed falls and persistent pain. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the quality of care provided and the management of post-fall episodes.
vehicle_death · 2022-Q2
A person died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. They were walking and were in the vehicle's blind spot during a reversing maneuver.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in Quebec, after expressing suicidal ideas due to a recent separation and suffering from depression and anxiety. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the process of evaluating suicidal risk and the care of patients in psychological distress.
custody_death · 2022-Q3
A person with a history of untreated health problems and diabetes was found dead at their home. Despite several attempts at medical follow-up, they did not receive timely care and died from complications related to their diabetes. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the speed and effectiveness of care for diabetic patients and the coordination of care between different health services.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in a rural area after being released from hospital despite having a history of suicide attempts and mental health issues. The coroner's office is recommending improvements to the quality of care and follow-up for patients who have attempted suicide.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died of a heart attack at their home after visiting the emergency room twice for chest pain in the days prior. The coroner's office is recommending that the hospital review the quality of care provided to the deceased and implement measures to improve care in similar circumstances.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died from medical complications after repeated falls, raising concerns about user safety and adapted care for specific problems.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from complications after a tibia fracture at a long-term care center in a province, prompting concerns about the evaluation and prevention of falls in such facilities.