Coroner
Coroner
Coroner (/kɔːrənər/; from Latin corona, meaning "crown") is a government official who investigates human deaths, particularly those happening under unusual or suspicious circumstances.
Etymology
The term "coroner" is derived from the Latin word corona, meaning "crown". The office of the coroner originated in medieval England and was so named because it was initially the duty of the "crown officer" to protect the financial interest of the crown in certain cases.
Role and Responsibilities
A Coroner's primary role is to conduct an inquest into the manner or cause of any death which occurs under various legally defined circumstances. This includes deaths due to violence, suicide, accident, sudden or unexplained deaths, and those that occur in prison or police custody. The coroner may also be involved in identifying deceased persons and notifying next of kin.
Related Terms
- Inquest: A judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death.
- Post-mortem: Also known as an autopsy, it is a detailed examination of a body after death to determine the cause and manner of death.
- Forensic Pathology: The branch of medicine concerned with determining cause of death, often for criminal law cases.
- Medical Examiner: An alternative system to the coroner, used in some jurisdictions, where the person determining cause of death is a medically trained doctor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coroner
- Wikipedia's article - Coroner
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