Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 359-362, August 2008

Recognition of life extinct (ROLE) – multidiscipline role of healthcare professionals

  • Freddy Patel, BSc, MB, ChB, FRCPath, DMJ, FMFFLMRCP (Consultant Forensic Pathologist & Home Office Pathologist)

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Greater London Forensic Medical Practice, Dennis Geffen Health Annexe, St. Pancras Gardens, Camley Street, Kings Cross, London NW1 0PP, UK

Received 22 August 2007; received in revised form 14 January 2008; accepted 26 January 2008.

Abstract 

Traditionally in England and Wales it has been in the domain of doctors to pronounce ‘life extinct’. The recent implementation of recognition of life extinct (ROLE) procedure in England and Wales has permitted other health care workers undertake this role in selective cases. A momentous case that changed a medico-legal role is presented.

Keywords: Forensic medical examiner, General practitioner, Paramedic, Specialist nurse practitioner, Coroners officers, Life extinct, ROLE, Death certification

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PII: S1752-928X(08)00015-2

doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2008.01.006

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 359-362, August 2008

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