Coping with a coroner's inquest

An MDU member shares their experience of dealing with an unexpected call to attend a coroner's inquest.

The person I initially spoke to was a medical professional and could empathise with my experience and concerns. They were kind, informative and alleviated much of my anxiety.

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...this is a part of my job I had not fully appreciated. The experience highlighted my lack of knowledge of medical law and procedure and I am now interested in learning more about it.

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