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custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died by self-inflicted injuries in a fire station, due to psychological distress and physical exhaustion, exacerbated by professional and personal difficulties. Despite efforts to obtain help, the person was unable to access regular follow-up with a social worker and psychologist.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in a city, where they suffered from a chronic painful illness and had received medical and psychosocial follow-up for anxiety disorders and known suicidal ideas.
custody_injury · 2025-Q3
A person died from complications related to a fall, prompting concerns about clinical surveillance, management of central nervous system depressants, and medical evaluation following the fall.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from a malignant cardiac arrhythmia due to severe malnutrition and a high concentration of methadone, combined with other medications, at their home in a suburb. They were living with mental health issues that led to significant weight loss and progressive isolation.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from environmental hypothermia at a private seniors' residence in a city. They were found unresponsive on an unsecured outdoor balcony after leaving their room during the night. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the security of exterior accesses and the surveillance of residents with cognitive impairments.
custody_injury · 2025-Q1
A person died from medical complications after a fall at a long-term care facility in a Quebec region. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the lack of medical evaluation within a certain timeframe of the fall and the determination of the level of care. The coroner made several recommendations to improve care and evaluation procedures.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died from complications related to a medical condition in a residence. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the recognition of clinical signs of deterioration and the management of medical complications.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person with a major neurocognitive disorder and reduced mobility died from intracranial hemorrhages caused by multiple falls at a temporary relocation site in a region. The coroner's office is recommending that health authorities remind staff of the importance of applying fall prevention measures after a change in living environment.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died of a heart attack at their home in a region. The circumstances surrounding their death, including the lack of diagnostic tests to evaluate a possible cardiac condition during a recent medical consultation, raise questions about the management of patients with cardiac symptoms and the need to improve medical practices to ensure rapid and adequate evaluation of cardiovascular conditions.
custody_injury · 2023-Q2
A person died from a hip fracture in a long-term care facility. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the quality of nursing records and electronic monitoring.
medical_error · 2024-Q4
A person died from a renal infarction caused by an acute thrombosis of the left renal artery, in a context of involuntary cessation of their preventive anticoagulant treatment, in a long-term care facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the management of medication prescriptions and the administration of medications in the facility.
medical_accident · 2024-Q1
A person died from hemorrhagic shock after a medical procedure at a hospital. The investigation raised questions about post-procedure care and the management of pain and discharge.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died from complications related to a severe intestinal obstruction at a hospital. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the quality of care and medical communications during their admission.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications of a hip fracture caused by a fall in a seniors' residence. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the identification and management of people with osteoporosis in residential resources to prevent complications related to this condition.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications related to a hip fracture caused by a fall in a seniors' residence in a region. The coroner's office is recommending that the regional health authority implement measures to analyze and prevent similar incidents.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died by asphyxiation in Montréal, with a history of depression and alcohol consumption problems, and was experiencing psychological distress related to a complaint filed against them at the Collège des médecins.
custody_death · 2023-Q1
A person died by drowning after a voluntary immersion in a river. The affected person suffered from anxiety-depressive disorders with suicidal ideations and had consulted their doctor the day before their death.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a minor head trauma following a fall in a long-term care facility. The coroner's investigation raised questions about medical evaluation after falls and the use of narcotics in long-term care facilities.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A child died from acute bronchopneumonia and a cardiac anomaly in a region. The child was initially followed for persistent fever and was seen in a medical clinic, where a decline in general condition and signs of respiratory distress were noted. Referred to the emergency room, the child was not immediately taken care of and suffered a respiratory arrest after more than 30 minutes of waiting.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from a refractory shock caused by a voluntary poly-medication intoxication in a region. The person had a history of mental health issues, with a recent adjustment of their medication. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about medical care, documentation of interprofessional exchanges, and the application of regional health guidelines.