In B.C., 15 per cent of overdose deaths are sent for autopsy.

In other provinces, it’s 60% or higher.

Why is province so far behind when it comes to this basic death investigation tool?

A Tyee special report. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Monday, March 4, 2024. 

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/03/04/Coroner-Called-Them-Overdoses-What-Really-Happened/

In B.C., 15 per cent of overdose deaths are sent for autopsy. In other provinces, it’s 60% or higher. Why is province so far behind when it comes to this basic death investigation tool? A Tyee special report. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Monday, March 4, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/03/04/Coroner-Called-Them-Overdoses-What-Really-Happened/

The Coroner Called Them Overdoses. What Really Happened

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