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custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from a cardiac tamponade in a long-term care facility in a region of Quebec, after experiencing several unwitnessed falls and persistent pain. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the care provided and the management of post-fall episodes in the facility.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from medical complications secondary to a hip fracture, following a fall in a care facility. They were newly admitted, bedridden, and near the end of life, but no fall risk assessment had been completed and the sensor mat was defective.
custody_death · 2022-Q3
A person died from pneumonia in a context of emphysema and atherosclerotic coronary disease in a city, where they lived in precarious conditions and refused medical care. The circumstances surrounding their death raise concerns about the care of vulnerable people and the coordination of social and health services.
custody_death · 2020-Q3
custody_death · 2020-Q3
custody_death · 2022-Q3
custody_death · 2025-Q2
A person with multiple neurodevelopmental disorders and significant comorbidities died of bilateral broncho-pneumonia in a long-term care facility. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about medical evaluation after a fall, the decision to quickly orient care towards a comfort approach, and the keeping of medical records in the facility.
custody_death · 2021-Q1
custody_injury · 2022-Q2
custody_death · 2022-Q4
custody_injury · 2025-Q2
A person died from complications related to a hip fracture sustained after a fall, following a transfer to long-term care. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the lack of risk assessment during the transfer and the delay in medical care after the fall.
custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from medical complications after a fall at a hospital. The coroner's office is recommending improvements to patient care and safety.
custody_death · 2023-Q1
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
A person died after falling in front of a metro at a station in a city. The coroner's office recommends installing platform doors to prevent accidental and intentional falls.
vehicle_death · 2025-Q3
A person died from a severe head injury after losing control of their motorcycle in a Quebec region. They had consumed a large amount of alcohol before driving and were not wearing their helmet properly. The coroner's office is recommending increased police interventions to prevent impaired driving.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
A person died from a cervical fracture after a fall in a hospital in Gatineau. They had been hospitalized for a medical condition and had a complex medical history.
custody_injury · 2024-Q2
A person died from a head injury after falling from their wheelchair in an intermediate resource in a Quebec city. The circumstances surrounding their death raise concerns about the framework for control measures in intermediate resources and the involvement of families in decisions related to the safety of people with loss of autonomy.
suicide · 2025-Q1
A person died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their vehicle in a Quebec region. The affected person had a history of major depressive disorder and recent medication adjustments. The circumstances surrounding the death raise issues related to suicide risk assessment, communication between healthcare providers, and access to specialized mental health services.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on a snowy, unlit road with no shoulder in a rural area. The coroner's report raises concerns about insufficient visibility on the road and inadequate vehicle lighting.