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Family Members' Experiences Communicating With Coroners in Suspected Hereditary Sudden Cardiac Death Cases: A Mixed Methods Study in Canada.
Circulation. Population health and outcomes - 1 Jun 2026
Allan Katherine S, Mason Katherine L, Gershon Ariel, Carroll June, Dainty Katie N, Kirsh Joel A, Cunningham Kris, Dorian Paul, Adler Arnon, Rutberg Julie, Lin Steve, Cheskes Sheldon, Garner Jodi, Siydock Liz, Yee Karolyn, Lewis Krystina B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) can be caused by heritable cardiac conditions, as such, up to 50% of family members may be at risk. Coroners are responsible for communicating this risk, in addition to investigating the cause of death. The purpose of this study was to explore how family members of SCD victims experience the type, timing, and suitability of communication with coroners about the cause of...
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