PPT-Organ/Tissue Donation and the Medical Examiner/Coroner

Stephen J Cina MD FCAP Chief Medical Examiner Cook County IL Role of the ME Coroner Determine cause and manner of death Identify threats to the public health IL has one ME County Most coroners contract with FPs for autopsies. Group 6. . Sonali. . weerakkody. . Kisara. . arambepola. Contents. Who is a coroner?. History of a coroner. The role of the coroner today. Duties and responsibilities of a coroner. Who is a coroner?. Let Life Bloom. Goals. Increase the number of donor designations in the U.S. – 100,000 by May 2015. Spread the organ donation message. Cultivate a hospital culture that incorporates educating and registering donors as part of their standard mission. RAISING AWARENESS THROUGH SOCIAL . S. TUDIES. If you were in an accident and your family members were asked if they would consent to donate your organs, would they know your wishes? . Alternatively, if it was a close family member, do you know their wishes or feelings about organ donation?. (Scotland) 2006. Barbara Neades. Organ Donation Workshop. Stirling University 5th February 2014. Human Tissues Act (Northern Ireland) 1962. Human Tissue Act (England & Wales) 2004. Human Tissue (Scotland ) . Let Life Bloom. Goals. Increase the number of donor designations in the U.S. – 100,000 by May 2015. Spread the organ donation message. Cultivate a hospital culture that incorporates educating and registering donors as part of their standard mission. 123,000 . people in need of lifesaving organ transplants and the thousands more in need of healing cornea and tissue transplants.. Log onto . www.lifelineofohio.org. . to register or learn more about donation.. Medicolegal Death Investigation. Investigation . of . sudden. , . unexplained. , . unnatural. and . violent. . death. Where a death is due to . natural causes. (and there are no concerns) the coroner . Medical Examiner vs Coroner. Medical Examiner. Office . of Medical Examiner was established in the early 1900’s. Appointed to position. Forensic Pathologist (Physician with additional training). Identify the body. Thursday, October 6, 2016. R. Patrick Wood, M.D. F.A.C.S.. Chief Medical Officer, LifeGift . DISCLOSURES. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. Understand the function of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and how OPOs . www.DonateLifeAZ.org. Donor Network of Arizona. Federally designated, nonprofit, . organ procurement organization (OPO). OPOs - . Responsible for two main functions within their designated service area:. ORGAN DONOR. Do now:. What does anatomical mean?. Anatomical – of or relating to body structure. Organ Donor. The . Uniform Anatomical Gift Act . allows a consenting individual to donate his or her organs and tissues upon death for the purpose of transplantation . and. . heal up to . 83 lives. .. Organ and Tissue Donor:. Someone . who died and was able to donate . organs to save up to eight lives . and . tissue grafts to provide healing for up . to 75 others. . Patrick Noonan: Lead Coroners Officer to HM Senior Coroner Cumbria. 1. Coroners Jurisdiction and . L. egislation. The Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The Coroners Act 1988 S13 and S30. Coroners (Investigation) Regulations 2013. . What is Donor Network of Arizona?. . Why . register as an organ and tissue donor?. Who is waiting for organ transplants?. Who are getting transplants?. What are the facts?. How do you register as a donor?.