The Coroner Service in Ireland – What Hospital Doctors Need to Know

Summary

Do you know when a hospital death must be reported to the coroner – and what happens after?

This 45-minute talk for hospital doctors offers clear, useful guidance to help you feel more prepared and confident in supporting the coroner’s process.

It covers:

  • When and how to report a death.
  • What the coroner may ask for next.
  • The inquest process and outcomes.
  • A case study showing how different services may be involved.

Suitable for: Hospital doctors at all stages of training and experience.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this talk, you will:

  • Know when and how to report a death to the coroner.
  • Have an understanding of the key information a coroner requires when a consultant makes the report.
  • Understand how hospital teams, doctors, and other services work together during a coroner investigation.