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custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A man died from a hip fracture after a fall at a care facility in Gatineau. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the evaluation of the risk of falls and the planning of care.
custody_injury · 2025-Q1
A woman died from multiple pelvic fractures caused by a fall at a residential facility in Gatineau. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the timely and complete reporting of adverse events in residential care.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A man died from multiple injuries after falling from a viaduc in Montreal. He had a bipolar disorder diagnosis and had visited the emergency room several times before his death. The circumstances of his death raise questions about the handling of people in mental health crisis.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A woman died from complications related to a fall in a hospital in Gatineau, Quebec. The coroner's report raises questions about the evaluation and follow-up care after the fall, as well as the adequacy of hospital surveillance measures.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A man died from asphyxiation by obstruction of the upper airways in a temporary transitional resource center in Montreal. He had a known swallowing disorder and risk of choking. The circumstances surrounding the death, including the lack of adequate surveillance and delays in emergency intervention, raise questions about the evaluation of user needs, collaboration, and information sharing between teams, as well as the management of emergency situations to ensure user safety.
custody_death · 2022-Q3
A man with diabetes died due to complications from his condition. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve care and coordination of services for diabetic patients.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A woman died from complications related to a head trauma in a private seniors' residence in Montreal. The circumstances surrounding her death raise concerns about her supervision and the disclosure of accidents.
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A woman died from asphyxiation by obstruction of the airways during a meal in a private residence for the elderly in Plessisville. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the keeping of incident records, the improvement of protocols and communications to prevent risky situations in private residences for the elderly.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A woman died in a Montreal CHSLD due to traumatic asphyxia related to the use of a pelvic belt as a control measure. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve patient care and handling in similar circumstances.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A woman died by suicide while on a 48-hour leave from a hospitalization for depression. The coroner's report raises questions about the management of suicidal risks and the involvement of loved ones in the care trajectory.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A woman died from medical complications after a fall with probable head trauma in a Montreal CHSLD. The circumstances surrounding her death raise questions about the application of fall protocols and respect for care wishes.
custody_death · 2024-Q2
A newborn girl died due to prolonged lack of oxygen to the brain after birth at the Cowansville hospital. The mother had complications related to an infection and an immune condition. Difficulties in differentiating the baby's and mother's heartbeats delayed the detection of a serious problem with the baby.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A woman died in a CHSLD in Sherbrooke due to complications from a hip fracture caused by a fall. The coroner's report highlights the importance of systematic documentation of previous falls and adjustment of the nursing care plan to ensure proper follow-up.
firearm_death · 2023-Q1
suicide · 2025-Q1
A man died from carbon monoxide poisoning in his vehicle in Sainte-Sophie, Quebec. He had a history of major depressive disorder and recent medication adjustments. The circumstances surrounding his death raise issues related to suicide risk assessment, communication between healthcare providers, and access to specialized mental health services.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A man died by drowning in the Rivière des Prairies in Montréal after recently expressing suicidal ideas. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the evaluation of suicidal risk and medical care.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A man died from a brain hemorrhage after a fall in a Sherbrooke hospital, where he was being treated for a brain tumor discovered after a car accident. The coroner's report raises questions about risk management and fall prevention.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
A woman died after falling in front of a metro at the Jean-Talon station in Montreal. The coroner's office recommends installing platform doors to prevent accidental and intentional falls.
custody_injury · 2024-Q4
A man died from medical complications after a fall in a CHSLD in Sherbrooke, prompting questions about the evaluation and adaptation of fall prevention measures in care facilities.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A woman died from complications after a hip fracture caused by a fall at a residential facility in Sherbrooke. The coroner's report raises concerns about fall prevention and risk assessment measures.