Preface
Glossary
Useful websites
Definition of death
Certification, verification and registration of death
Disposal of the body
Pregnancy, stillbirths and miscarriages and disposal
Health and safety considerations on death of patient
Preparation for death
Death, stress and health service professionals
Murder, manslaughter and other criminal offences
Euthanasia and assisted suicide
Not for resuscitation instructions: Adults and children
Living wills
The coroner's jurisdiction 1: Investigation into deaths
The coroner's jurisdiction 2: Inquests
The coroner's jurisdiction 3: Reforms to the coroner's office
Post mortems
Organ transplants and dead donors
Removal, retention and storage of organs and tissue
Wills: Making and execution
Property and procedures following death
Legal action following a death
Financial provisions following death
Access to records of deceased
Further reading
Index of cases
Index of statutory instruments and statutes
General index
