The work of the coroner, even within the legal and medical professions, is not often well understood. Though the law on negligence relating to medical cases is well established, little or none has been written on the coroner’s practice in medical cases. Currently, there is little guidance available in Singapore for lawyers, doctors and other professionals who may become involved in the investigation of deaths where issues of medical mismanagement are raised. It is hoped that the publication of this book will fill the gap.
Besides setting out the history, law and procedure of the Coroner’s Court, the book also contains a selection of actual medical cases, heard in the Coroner’s Court, categorised according to the causes of death. In most of the cases, the observations of the forensic pathologist as well as the comments of the clinician are included. In addition, where there was an opinion from an independent expert provided to assist the coroner in that inquiry, the material parts of the opinion are also set out.
This publication is the result of a collaboration between renowned experts of the local medical profession, forensic pathologists from the Forensic Medicine Division, Health Sciences Authority, and judicial officers from the Subordinate Courts of Singapore.
Contents
Chapter 1 The Coroner’s Court
A. Introduction
B. Statutory provisions governing the Coroner's Court
C. Jurisdiction of the coroner
Chapter 2 Preparations for Coroner's Inquiry in Medical Cases
A. Special characteristics of medical cases
B. Mentions and Pre-inquiry Conferences
C. Materials to be reviewed
D. Independent expert reports
Chapter 3 The Coroner’s Inquiry
A. Procedure
B. Role of coroner
C. Role of the assisting officer
D. Role and rights of the next of kin
E. Role and rights of the potential defendant
F. Role and rights of other interested persons
G. Rules of evidence
Annex A List of Exhibits
Annex B Caution and Rights under Sections 288 to 290, Criminal Procedure Code
Chapter 4 Findings of Coroner
A. Types and nature of findings
B. Standard of proof
C. Test of negligence in medical cases
D. Implications and impact
E. Review of coroner’s findings
Chapter 5 Case Studies of Selected Medical Cases
A. Cases directly and indirectly related to the use of anti-coagulants
B. Iatrogenic deaths resulting from surgical repairs, perforations and punctures
C. Deaths relating directly or indirectly to septicaemia
D. Deaths resulting from adverse drug reactions
E. Deaths relating directly or indirectly to peritonitis
F. Deaths resulting from other causes
Chapter 6 Coronial Systems in Other Jurisdictions
A. Common law systems
B. Civil law systems
Chapter 7 Conclusion and Potential Reform
Author(s)/Editor(s)/Contributor(s):
Lee Eng Hin, Gilbert Lau, George Paul, Lai Siang Hui, Yeo Khee Quan, Chin Jing Jih, Ong Yong Yau, Lee Kok Onn, District Judge Danielle Yeow, District Judge Tan Boon Heng & District Judge Amy Tung
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Yes |
Date of Publication: |
Oct 2008 |
ISBN Code: |
978-981-08-1484-7 |
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2.00000 |
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15.00000 |
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24.00000 |
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FREE |
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53.50 |
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