This is in Wisconsin. I don't want to call 911, because there isn't an emergency. I want to do whatever is legal.
2007-01-29 07:14:12 · 13 answers · asked by bam79_46324 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
ALWAYS call the police first. They will direct you to the correct course of action.
2007-01-29 07:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by Peter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police on their non emergency number. They will have all the numbers and contact the appropriate agencies. We had a similar case in my family. The police had to make a report. The Fire dept and ambulance had to come out and pronounce death.
They didn't work on my grandmother, because we had a "Do Not Resucitate" order from the hospital. Then the coroner had to come out to release the removal of the deceased, which may take a few hours depending on your location, and the emergency activity in your area at the time.
I wish you well.
2007-01-29 07:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by xooxcable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is general information, not legal advice.
If your father is terminal, and has been receiving medical care, the doctor who has been caring for him may be able to pronounce the death and advise you. I would suggest calling him or her up beforehand and asking what you should do when the time comes.
Likely you will call the police. Keep in mind that you can contact authorities without using the 911 system by calling their non-emergency number, or calling through the regular operator and stating it is not an emergency.
2007-01-29 07:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by Eric 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not call the police, because they are required in the case of any death to summon an ambulance. Why don't you want this to happen? Because ambulance workers are required to administer CPR to anyone who has died, no matter the circumstances. This can be very upsetting to family members who are having enough trouble dealing with the death of a loved one without having strangers barge into their home trying to "revive" the deceased. It's not the ambulance workers' fault - it is just what they are required to do.
This information is true in my home state (not Wisconsin) but I would suggest calling your local hospice care office to find out for sure (try calling the local hospital, or ask at your doctor's office). They will know absolutely everything on the subject, and they are kind and helpful people. They will know for certain who you should call first.
Good luck to you and your family in your trying time.
2007-01-29 07:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by joesmith56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you should call the police first and they will inform the coroner and then the funeral home. Hope this helps you and good luck!
2007-01-29 07:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by sooz1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local police or sheriffs office have numbers listed in the directory.
You most assuredly need to call the law enforcement agency who will in turn notify the appropriate agency indicating a "Hospice Case." The police will file a standardized report and that's the end of it.
I'm assuming you've not reached the point of making the call so...
My prayers are with you and your family!
2007-01-29 07:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't call the police. Call the Coroner or Funeral Home.
2007-01-29 07:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
We called the hospice nurse who had been visiting the house. She came right over, announced the death, and called the funeral home to come take the body away. Speak to your nurse about what to do, she'll know best.
2007-01-29 08:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call an ambulance and the police, they will contact the coroner, who will in turn contact the funeral home!
2007-01-29 07:23:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should probably call the police and they will call in whomever they need to, most likely an ambulance to remove the deceased. A doctor or medical examiner will have to officially pronounce them dead.
I'm very sorry for your loss. God bless!
2007-01-29 07:23:00 · answer #10 · answered by elk312 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋