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End of Life Care Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department

Emergency Department Clinical Pathway for End-of-Life Care

 
 
Deceased Child
 
 
Forensic Evidence Collection/Body Preparation
RN
Physician
 
 

Post-Mortem Family Communication

Team Member Roles Communication Tips
 
 

Contact Medical Examiner: ME vs. Non-ME Case

  • PHL campus: Philadelphia Medical Examiner 215-685-7445
  • KOPH: Montgomery County Coroner 610-278-3057
    • If no answer, call police radio room 610- 275-1222 to leave a message for Coroner’s office
  • Under Disposition tab:
    1. Select Deceased Medical Examiner
    2. Choose Deceased Navigator
    3. Complete form
  • Tip Sheet for Completing Epic Discharge Deceased Navigator
 
 
 
 
Medical Examiner Case
Physician
  • Forms to Fill Out
    • Medical examiner report
  • Forms to NOT Fill Out
    • Electronic death certificate
    • Permission for Autopsy
    • Pathology Consultation Report
RN
  • Body preparation, disposition
  • Documentation
Non-Medical Examiner Case
Physician
RN
  • Body preparation, disposition
  • Documentation
 
 
 
 
Contact Gift of Life
1-800-543-6391
 
 
Notify primary care physician
and subspecialists involved in care
 
 

 

 

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