Table 2
Reasons cited for categorising a death as unascertained
| Reason | Number of citings | Percent of pathologists |
|---|---|---|
| Coroner’s preference | 2 | 4% |
| Pathologist’s preference | 30 | 54% |
| Presence of suspicious features | 37 | 66% |
| Presence of avoidable risk factors | 10 | 18% |
| To encourage inquest | 8 | 14% |
| To allow retention of tissue for histology | 2 | 4% |
| Death occurred while sharing bed with adult | 38 | 68% |
