Guidance

Forensic Pathology - Excited delirium

Guidance on the use of excited delirium as a cause of death by forensic pathologists.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 31 October 2020

This publication was withdrawn on 13 April 2022

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Documents

Guidance on the use of excited delirium as a cause of death by forensic pathologists.

Ref: FSR-G-231 Issue 2

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The document provides guidance on the use of the term ‘excited delirium’ as a cause of death by forensic pathologists.

Published 31 October 2020