While the mechanism of death is defined as the immediate physiologic derangement (e.g. cardiac arrest) resulting in death, you are asked to explore the root or underlying cause of a death in situations where the fatality could have been avoided. Such situations prompt forensic investigation to investigate the underlying causes such as malfunctioning medical devices, medication errors, etc.
Please discuss one cause of death according to the first letter in your last name:
If your last name starts with the letter… | …… write about cause of death due to: |
A – H | … an improperly functioning medical device whether it be in the hospital or at home. |
Do a
library and/or web search to find at least one
credible information source and use that to explain how the cause of death is investigated.
Explain how the device, medication, or illicit substances harm the body’s tissues and organs to the point where death can occur.
Your main post should be at least 150 words.
In addition to citing at least one credible outside source, you also need to make at least one connection to the assigned Week 3 Learning Resources in your main response. In-text citations and full references in
APA format are required.
