title: Recognition of life extinct (ROLE)--multidiscipline role of healthcare professionals.
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.
authors.affiliation: Greater London Forensic Medical Practice, Dennis Geffen Health Annexe, St. Pancras Gardens, Camley Street, Kings Cross, London NW1 0PP, UK. glfmp@btinternet.com
authors.forename: Freddy
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003334:Coroners and Medical Examiners / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D003643:Death; D003644:Death Certificates / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D049429:Forensic Pathology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D024382:Professional Role; D006113:United Kingdom