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Do Human Rights Work? Evidence From Prison Death Investigations in Scotland

The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT It seems self‐evident that countries which have embraced human rights would have better human rights compliance. This article examines this assumption in prison death investigations in Scotland (called fatal accident inquiries or FAIs). The right to life (Article 2 ECHR) includes a procedural right to an effective investigation of deaths ...
Sarah Armstrong, Betsy Barkas, Linda Allan, Deborah Russo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medical Examiners, Coroners, and Public Health: A Review and Update

Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 2006
AbstractContext.—Traditionally, the emphasis of work done by medical examiners, coroners, and the death investigation community has been viewed as serving the criminal justice system. During the last several decades, however, an important role for these 3 groups has emerged within public health.Objective.—To provide important background information on ...
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Understanding Why Parents Say Yes or No to Organ Donation When Their Child Dies: Mixed‐Methods Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore why parents consent to or decline organ donation after their child's death and identify the factors that influence their decision‐making. Design Mixed‐methods analysis of routinely collected quantitative and qualitative data from 594 cases in the United Kingdom between 2018 and 2024. Methods Quantitative analysis of clinical and
Ellie Crane, Angie Scales, Leah Mclaughlin, Roisin Hollinger, Reinout J. Mildner, Jane Noyes   +5 more
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Technology use among the nation’s medical examiner and coroner offices: Data from the 2018 Census of Medical Examiner and Coroner Offices

Forensic Science International: Synergy
Technology uses among medical examiner and coroner (MEC) offices in the United States are not well characterized, yet technology is essential to job-performing duties. Resources, operational infrastructure, and MECs' policies and procedures that affect technology use should be better understood.
Liat C. Weinstein, Kelly A. Keyes, Connor Brooks, Micaela A. Ascolese, Hope M. Smiley-McDonald, Jeri D. Ropero-Miller   +5 more
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The Role of Medical Examiners and Coroners in Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Research [PDF]

Annual Review of Public Health, 1996
The role of medical examiners and coroners (ME/Cs) in public health surveillance and epidemiologic research is reviewed. Definitions are offered, and discussion centers on the advantages of, and obstacles to the use of ME/C data; existing surveillance systems relevant to ME/Cs; studies assessing the usefulness of ME/C data; newly emerging tools for ME ...
R, Hanzlick, R G, Parrish
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Drive-By America: Second Edition [PDF]

, 2010
Drive-by shootings are commonly defined as an incident in which the shooterfires a firearm from a motor vehicle at another person, vehicle, building, or another stationary object.This study is a follow-up to the July 2007 Violence Policy Center (VPC ...

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Mobilisation Alarm Use in Hospitals and Alignment With Person‐Centred Practice: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore why and how staff use alarms for falls prevention in hospital and their alignment to person‐centred practice. Design Qualitative interpretive design. Methods One hundred focus groups and 25 interviews across 10 health services were completed between October 2022 and September 2024.
Kelly Stephen, Dai Pu, Jennifer Weller‐Newton, Terry P. Haines   +3 more
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Trends in United States Mass Fatality Incidents and Recommendations for Medical Examiners and Coroners [PDF]

Academic Forensic Pathology, 2017
It is imperative that medicolegal jurisdictions prepare for the occurrence of a mass fatality incident. Despite the trend to plan for catastrophic and complicated incidents, this analysis of recent mass fatality events seeks to better inform authorities regarding the scale and types of incidents that could potentially impact their jurisdiction.
Emily, Carroll, Amy, Johnson, Frank, DePaolo, Bradley J, Adams, Dennis, Mazone, Barbara, Sampson   +5 more
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Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Forensic Nursing Competency Scale‐Short Form for Hospital Nurses

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Forensic Nursing Competency Scale‐Short Form (FNCS‐SF) for hospital nurses. Background Nurses who care for victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence and elder or child abuse require forensic nursing competencies.
Youn‐Jung Son, Na Young Jo, Yun Mi Lee, So Hyun Park   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare—A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify the experiences and perceptions of healthcare professionals on artificial intelligence in healthcare. Design Systematic literature review of qualitative studies and meta‐aggregation. Data Sources CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Medic and ProQuest were systematically searched on December 9, 2024. Results Twenty‐six studies were included
Huotari Sini, Mikkonen Kristina, Jarva Erika, Suonnansalo Petra, Kaikkonen Assi, Lee Jay Jung Jae, Oikarinen Anne   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source