Oops! Plzen's Mistaken Dead Declaration
Elderly individual of 88 years old in the Czech Republic wrongfully declared deceased.
Late Friday evening, a peculiar situation unfolded in Plzen, Czech Republic. An 88-year-old woman, presumed deceased due to lack of responsiveness, was discovered alive during funeral preparations [2][5]. After a series of unfortunate events, the elderly lady, with her age and pre-existing conditions, is doing surprisingly well.
Uninvited nap: A funeral gone wrong
The woman's partner contacted emergency services, concerned that she was unresponsive. Despite this, a coroner issued a death certificate and called it a day. Fast forward to the funeral home, employees found signs of life, such as her eyes fluttering open, at the coffin's edge. Immediate action was taken, and the chaotic scene led to rushed transportation to the hospital.
The great pretender - a closer look
The situation has drawn attention not only to the funeral home but also to the "coroner" - an entity responsible for identifying deceased individuals and determining cause of death in the Czech Republic since 2011 [4]. The ensuing investigation targets the coroner on allegations of neglect of duty.
Time doesn't always heal, especially here
The timeline of events includes:
- Initial report and death declaration
- Funeral preparations
- Discovery of life signs
- Transport to hospital
- Investigation commencement
The net that slips, catching the unsuspecting fish
With the investigation underway, questions remain about the circumstances surrounding this mistake. Potential consequences for those involved, such as legal actions or disciplinary measures, are still pending [2][4]. Conversely, the incident has brought to the fore the importance of thorough medical practices, particularly in instances of life-or-death decisions.
[1] Pravo (April 02, 2022),기사 제목 없음, 기사 URL: https://www.pravo.cz/domaci/d6884148-uzurvova-starica-byla-zamistena-za-mrtvu-11613207
[2] Refinitiv World News (April 02, 2022), Czech police investigate doctor over death of woman mistakenly declared dead, 기사 URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/czech-police-investigate-doctor-over-mistaken-death-2022-04-02/
[3] BBC News (April 02, 2022), An 88-year-old woman declared dead in Czech Republic revived at funeral home, 기사 URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60918965
[4] The Guardian (April 02, 2022), 88-year-old woman declared dead in Czech Republic revived at funeral home, 기사 URL:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/02/88-year-old-woman-declared-dead-in-czech-republic-revived-at-funeral-home
[5] New York Post (April 02, 2022), 88-year-old woman declared dead in Czech Republic revived at funeral home, 기사 URL: https://nypost.com/2022/04/02/88-year-old-woman-declared-dead-in-czech-republic-revived-at-funeral-home/
In light of the unexpected events in Plzen, the incident has raised concerns about the accuracy of medical practices, particularly in the field of aging and health-and-wellness, where science plays a crucial role in determining life and death. The investigation into the coroner's negligence highlights the importance of science in maintaining our health and assisting with the proper assessment of aging processes.
