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== | == Death at home== | ||
=== Expected | === Expected death at home=== | ||
If this is an expected death and the family member dies at home, it is likely you are already in regular <span class="noglossary">contact</span> with your family doctor and home care nurse. Your deceased family member may have discussed his or her wishes with the doctor or the nurse. In cases where the forms have been signed for "No CPR" (No Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), there is no need to call an ambulance. | If this is an expected death and the family member dies at home, it is likely you are already in regular <span class="noglossary">contact</span> with your family doctor and home care nurse. Your deceased family member may have discussed his or her wishes with the doctor or the nurse. In cases where the forms have been signed for "No CPR" (No Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), there is no need to call an ambulance. | ||
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If an unexpected death occurs at home, call 911 immediately. You should also call your family doctor. The ''coroner'' may come at the request of the police or the doctor. An ''autopsy'' is not usually performed unless the doctor or coroner asks for one, or if the death was unusual or accidental. | If an unexpected death occurs at home, call 911 immediately. You should also call your family doctor. The ''coroner'' may come at the request of the police or the doctor. An ''autopsy'' is not usually performed unless the doctor or coroner asks for one, or if the death was unusual or accidental. | ||
== Death in hospital== | |||
===Expected death in hospital=== | ===Expected death in hospital=== | ||
If this is an expected death and your family member was in hospital, you would have <span class="noglossary">contact</span> with ''palliative care'' staff. At the death, a family physician or nurse <span class="noglossary">will</span> call you according to your <span class="noglossary">instructions</span>. You can spend some time in the room with your family member. In general, the hospital <span class="noglossary">will</span> wait for the family members to say their goodbyes. | If this is an expected death and your family member was in hospital, you would have <span class="noglossary">contact</span> with ''palliative care'' staff. At the death, a family physician or nurse <span class="noglossary">will</span> call you according to your <span class="noglossary">instructions</span>. You can spend some time in the room with your family member. In general, the hospital <span class="noglossary">will</span> wait for the family members to say their goodbyes. | ||