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Deaths Related to Medical Procedures Amy Martin Chief Medical Examiner Denver Office of the Medical Examiner Denver , CO

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Take home points: The jurisdiction of such deaths will depend on local laws and customs. The occurrence of a death related to a procedure does not necessarily mean malpractice. A manner of accident does NOT equate with malpractice. The mishap may be the cause of the death, a contributor to the death, or incidental to the death. When in doubt about a case, consult with your medical examiner or coroner.