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Discusses the convening of a coroners' inquest in determining the manner and cause of deaths in a hospital setting in Great Britain. Inquests involving allegations of negligence against hospitals and health professionals; Coroners' privilege of filing to the nursing or medical board of critical findings; Case of a patient's alleged overdose with methotrexate; Evidence relating to the standard of care given.

Focuses on the role of Coroners. Recommendations and comments on matters of safety in the public interest; Cases associated with nurses engaged in triage and medication rounds; Factors resulting to stress related illnesses.