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custody_death · 2022-Q3
A person died from pneumonia in a context of emphysema and atherosclerotic coronary disease in a city. They lived in precarious conditions and in a context of refusal of medical care. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the care of vulnerable people and the coordination of social and health services.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died after a hip fracture from a fall at a long-term care residence in a rural area. The circumstances surrounding the death raised questions about the re-evaluation of care plans and the involvement of family members in this process.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died from an aortic dissection after leaving a hospital emergency room without being treated, despite experiencing persistent chest pain and shortness of breath. The coroner's office is recommending improvements to patient evaluation and cardiac emergency care.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person died by asphyxiation in Montréal. They had a history of depression and alcohol consumption problems, and were experiencing psychological distress related to a complaint filed against them with a professional regulatory body. The coroner's report raises concerns about the awareness and accessibility of support programs for individuals in distress.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from complications related to obstruction of the airways by foreign objects in a residence with support. The staff were unable to provide assistance before the arrival of the first responders.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications related to a femur fracture in a long-term care facility in a rural area. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the prevention of falls and the management of osteoporosis in long-term care facilities.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q1
Two men died in a vehicle collision on a forest road. The coroner's report recommended improvements to signage and awareness on forest roads.
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.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q4
A person died in a road collision due to a vehicle accident on a snowy and slippery road. The coroner's report highlights inadequate winter maintenance and lack of recommended materials.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from complications of a hip fracture caused by a fall in a seniors' residence. The circumstances surrounding the 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-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a minor head trauma following a fall in a care facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about medical evaluation after a fall and the use of narcotics in care facilities.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from a head trauma after a collision on a racing circuit. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the condition of the circuit's road, which had several cracks that may have contributed to the accident.
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from terminal cardiac insufficiency, aggravated by an accidental fall in a long-term care facility. The risk of falls had been identified, but they got up without assistance, resulting in a fall with head impact. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the surveillance of residents at risk of falls and the need to review record-keeping and monitoring of electronic surveillance devices.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person residing in a long-term care facility 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 refusals of care and the surveillance of users at risk of falling.
custody_injury · 2023-Q2
A person died from a hip fracture in a long-term care facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the quality of care and monitoring.
fire_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from severe burns caused by a fire in the smoking room of a long-term care facility in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the evaluation of the ability to smoke safely and the supervision of smoking rooms in care facilities.
custody_injury · 2025-Q4
A person died from diabetic ketoacidosis at their home in a rural area after being discharged from a health center with high hyperglycemia the day before. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve care for people with diabetes.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q3
Two people died in a head-on collision on a highway, caused by a driver with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. The coroner's office recommends increasing national concerted operations to counter impaired driving.
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from medical complications after a traumatic brain injury sustained in a fall at a seniors' residence in a rural area. The fall occurred when the person tripped over an object on the residence's grounds.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died in Montreal after an accidental fall from a staircase. The person had a history of mental health issues and had recently been hospitalized for surgery. The coroner's report raises questions about post-hospitalization coordination and security protocols in shelters for vulnerable people.