National Medical Examiner's report 2021 (18 May 2022)

Summary

This report by the National Medical Examiner, Dr Alan Fletcher, summarises the progress made by medical examiner offices in 2021 and outlines areas of focus going forward. It highlights that medical examiners continued to receive positive feedback from bereaved people—many said they appreciated being given the opportunity to have a voice in the processes after a death and knowing any concerns were listened to.

It includes information on:

• The national medical examiner system
• Implementation
• Guidance and publications
• Training
• Stakeholders
• Increasing the number of non-coronial deaths scrutinised
• Feedback received by medical examiners in England and Wales