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Palliative care, death certification and the coroner
A practice question in the style of the PLAB 1 exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A doctor is asked to verify a death. How long should they observe for signs of life?
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The answer is C: At least 5 minutes.
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges advises at least 5 minutes of observation to confirm cardiorespiratory arrest.
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