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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.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died from respiratory failure caused by obstruction of their airways with food at a community housing facility in a rural area. The staff's response to the emergency raised questions about their preparation for medical emergencies.
custody_injury · 2025-Q1
A person died from medical complications after a hip fracture caused by a fall at a long-term care facility in a rural area. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the lack of medical evaluation within a certain timeframe of the fall and the determination of the level of care to be established by a medical professional.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died from environmental hypothermia at a private seniors' residence after being found unresponsive on an unsecured outdoor balcony. The coroner's report raises concerns about the security of exterior accesses and the surveillance of residents with cognitive impairments.
custody_death · 2022-Q3
A detainee died from a malignant arrhythmia with a picture of renal failure while in custody at a penitentiary. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the accessibility of medical records and the continuity of medical treatment for detainees.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person with a neurocognitive disorder and reduced mobility died from intracranial hemorrhages caused by multiple falls at a care facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the application of fall prevention measures during a change of living environment.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died from septic shock secondary to a pleural empyema in a city after recently undergoing cardiac surgery. Despite clinical signs of infection during post-operative follow-ups, no complementary examination was performed.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died from a massive cerebral hemorrhage due to a drug interaction while under anticoagulant treatment. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the monitoring and management of drug interactions, particularly in patients taking certain medications.
medical_error · 2024-Q4
A person died from a renal infarct 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 in a regional setting. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the management of medication prescriptions and the administration of medications in housing.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died by self-inflicted injuries in a fire station in a Quebec town, due to psychological distress and physical exhaustion, exacerbated by professional and personal difficulties. Despite attempts to seek help, the person was unable to access regular follow-up with a social worker and psychologist.
firearm_death · 2022-Q3
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died from medical complications after a fall in a care facility, where they were being cared for. Despite multiple previous falls, no risk assessment adjustment was made. The coroner recommends that the healthcare provider regularly evaluate the risk of falls and implement interventions to prevent recurrence.
custody_injury · 2023-Q2
A person died from septicemia caused by a liver and subdiaphragmatic abscess at their home. They had undergone an endoscopic procedure on their bile ducts a few weeks prior. The circumstances surrounding their death raise concerns about the care provided during their post-operative follow-up and the deployment of emergency pre-hospital services.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from complications of a spinal fracture after a fall in a long-term care facility in Quebec. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the adequacy of surveillance in hygiene care and the application of fall prevention measures for people with significant loss of autonomy.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
A person died from complications of a pre-existing medical condition, in the context of substance intoxication, in a regional city. The person had a history of the condition and documented substance use. A severe medical crisis led to emergency transport, but upon arrival, the person suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest while the treatment room was not fully prepared for their care.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died after jumping from a bridge in a city. The coroner's report raises questions about the security of the bridge's structure and the training of personnel to handle such situations.