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custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a fall in a long-term care facility in a Quebec city. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the evaluation and adaptation of fall prevention measures in the facility.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died from a polyintoxication, primarily due to fentanyl, in their apartment. The coroner's investigation found that the death was likely a suicide, and the person had a history of chronic pain and had previously expressed suicidal thoughts.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
An elderly man died after a fall in their apartment, resulting in a femur fracture. A coroner's investigation found the man had multiple medical conditions and had previously refused treatment. The coroner recommended a review of the medical care and services provided to the man.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died from medical complications related to severe pneumonia, likely superinfected, after being transferred to a private seniors' residence following surgery. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the quality of clinical care and the transmission of relevant information during the transfer.
custody_injury · 2025-Q4
A person died from a progressive deterioration due to a probable fracture after a fall in a long-term care facility. The coroner's office made recommendations to the facility to implement a strict medical policy to guide the decision to transfer a patient to a hospital after a fall.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q2
custody_death · 2025-Q3
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in a city, highlighting issues with access to and utilization of suicide prevention resources among a specific group.
custody_death · 2026-Q1
custody_death · 2025-Q4
custody_death · 2025-Q3
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from a brain hemorrhage after a fall in a hospital. They were at high risk of falling due to their health problems. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the application of fall prevention measures.
firearm_death · 2025-Q4
A person died in a fire at their home in a rural area. They lived alone and had a medical condition, which increased their risk of fire due to the use of heating appliances and inadequate home care.
custody_death · 2025-Q3
A person died by asphyxiation in an intermediate resource, prompting recommendations for improved surveillance and management of residents at risk of suicide.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died after colliding with a moving metro wagon in a city. The act was voluntary and occurred in a context of psychological distress. The coroner's office made several recommendations to the transit authority to improve suicide prevention in the metro, including restricting access to the rails, detecting high-risk behaviors, and providing trained interveners.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person with a mental health condition died after jumping from a building. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the lack of evaluation of suicidal risk and the need to improve mental health follow-up practices.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person with a major neurocognitive disorder and high risk of falls died from complications after a hip fracture caused by a fall in a housing facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the adequacy of the level of surveillance and care provided to individuals with severe neurocognitive disorders in housing facilities.
custody_injury · 2025-Q1
A person died from cerebral anoxia after a choking incident at home in a region, prompting a review of prehospital care and emergency services.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from medical complications after a fall at their home. They developed post-operative delirium after surgery, which led to aspiration pneumonia and a prolonged cardiorespiratory arrest. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the management of their delirium and the use of telemetry after administration of calmants.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died of a cardiac arrest at their home after being discharged from hospital with limited supervision, despite having medical history including cardiac problems and cognitive difficulties. The coroner's office is recommending that the hospital revise its medical file and take measures to ensure safe discharge for vulnerable patients.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
Un homme est décédé d’un syndrome coronarien aigu dans une communauté. Les circonstances entourant le décès soulèvent des questions quant à la prise en charge médicale lors de cet épisode de soins.