In Death we Learn

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29m
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Lecture Overview

Reviewing and reflecting on the findings of coronial inquests can allow us to learn from past failures in order to help prevent avoidable deaths. In this lecture, associate professor Linda Starr reviews a coroners case through a quality improvement lens, identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes through better communication and documentation - particularly where clinical deterioration is present.

Educator

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Linda Starr View profile
Dr Linda Starr (PhD) is an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University. She has extensive experience as a registered nurse and in nursing and midwifery regulation through her previous role as Chair of the State Nursing and Midwifery of Australia Board and the SA practitioner member on the National Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Linda is passionate about the intersection between healthcare and the law, with a particular focus on the mandatory reporting of elder abuse.
Details
CPD time29m
First Published03 November 2022
Updated03 November 2022
Expires
03 November 2024
Learning Tools
Topics
Documentation
Clinical Assessment
Legal
Ethics
Emergency