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name: coroner
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'coroner' (also: pathologist, medical examiner, chief coroner, chief medical examiner, forensic medical examiner). Use when the user asks for typical coroner work such as: Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.; Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.; Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons."
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# Coroner

Coroners oversee the examination of deceased individuals in order to determine the cause of death in uncommon circumstances. They ensure records are maintained of the deaths within their jurisdiction, and facilitate communication with other officials to ensure the investigation is complete.

## Core workflow

1. Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.
2. Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
3. Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
4. Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
5. Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
6. Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
7. Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
8. Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- carry out an autopsy
- compile legal documents
- comply with legal regulations
- determine cause of death
- document evidence
- human anatomy
- maintain work area cleanliness
- perform forensic examinations
- provide testimony in court hearings

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- Structured query language SQL
- Transact-SQL
- Git
- Microsoft Office software
- Google Android
- Linux
- UNIX
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c6c48286-2037-47e3-a132-b745dce858e2), O*NET 30.3 (13-1041.06). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
