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custody_injury · 2023-Q3
A person died from pneumonia in a care facility. The coroner's investigation raised questions about the quality of care provided by staff. The coroner recommended that the regional health authority review the care provided and implement measures to improve patient safety.
medical_accident · 2020-Q2
A person died from a massive cerebral vascular accident caused by a thrombosis with probable dissection of the left basilar artery, in Montréal, after receiving osteopathic treatment. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the safety of cervical manipulations and the need for professional supervision of osteopaths.
suicide · 2024-Q3
Un homme est décédé des suites d'un traumatisme abdominal auto infligé par arme à feu à Val-d'Or. Il présentait des problèmes de santé entraînant une souffrance physique et psychologique importante et a subi une hospitalisation peu avant son décès dans un contexte d'idéation suicidaire.
electrocution · 2023-Q4
A worker died from injuries sustained while installing aluminum gutters when one of them came into contact with a medium-voltage power line, causing an electric arc. The coroner's office is recommending that the utility company raise awareness about the dangers of electric arcs and the importance of maintaining a safe distance from power lines.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died after a fall in a residence due to an exacerbation of their comorbidities and an intracranial hemorrhage. The circumstances surrounding the death, including the management of the fall and the documentation of incidents, raise questions about the care and supervision provided.
suicide · 2024-Q3
An adolescent died by drowning after jumping from a bridge, prompting the coroner's office to recommend safety measures to prevent similar incidents.
custody_injury · 2023-Q4
A person died in a hospital due to a cerebral anoxia caused by cardiorespiratory arrests secondary to a fall. The use of a defibrillator was delayed due to the absence of certain necessary parts.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from an intracranial hemorrhage while residing in an intermediate resource and was found unconscious in their bed. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the documentation of incidents, the maintenance of fall prevention devices, and the care provided to residents.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died in a psychiatric institution due to a medication interaction while being treated for mental health issues.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person died from a brain hemorrhage after a fall in a hospital, where they were at high risk of falling due to their health problems. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the application of fall prevention measures.
custody_death · 2024-Q3
firearm_death · 2024-Q1
A person died in a residential fire in a city due to inhalation of smoke. The fire likely originated from a smoking article or electrical cause, and the smoke detector was not functional. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve fire prevention and enforcement of regulatory obligations.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died at their home in a rural area due to probable severe hyperkalemia caused by a malignant cardiac arrhythmia. Despite concerning clinical signs observed in the preceding days, the treating physician was not informed in time of critical laboratory test results due to a change in priority and a postal strike.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died at their home in Quebec due to medical complications related to a respiratory depression caused by excessive voluntary consumption of medication and alcohol. The person had previously been involved in a road collision and had refused medical evaluation and transport to a hospital. The circumstances surrounding the death highlight the importance of respecting protocols when a user refuses pre-hospital services.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
A person died by asphyxiation in a community, with a history of psychological distress and substance abuse. The coroner's report raises concerns about access to mental health services in communities.
other_accident · 2024-Q1
A person died from severe head trauma in a hotel in the Quebec region after being hit by a suddenly opening murphy bed due to defective spring mechanisms. The coroner's office issued several recommendations to various entities to address the safety risks associated with murphy beds.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died of acute coronary syndrome in Quebec. The person had a history of heart failure and atherosclerotic coronary disease, as well as several cardiovascular risk factors. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the tracing of medical results and follow-up of cardiology consultations.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person with a major neurocognitive disorder and complete loss of autonomy died by asphyxiation in a shelter. The circumstances surrounding their death raise questions about the frequency of surveillance and clinical documentation in the shelter.
custody_injury · 2024-Q3
A person with mobility issues died from a severe head injury after falling during a virtual reality activity in a city. The coroner's office made recommendations to improve safety for participants with reduced mobility.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
A person died by drowning in a context of marked psychological distress, in Laval. The affected person had presented mental health difficulties, including depressive mood, anxiety, and suicidal ideas, as well as a refusal of treatment, despite follow-ups and referrals in mental health, with breaks in continuity of services.