Tips for inquests: Don’t leave your humanity at the door

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Tips for inquests: Don’t leave your humanity at the door

Gaeline Phipps

Gaeline Phipps

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One doctor felt that the profession of lion taming might be a safer option [Image: Bisakha Datta on Unsplash]

Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps provides her top tips for health professionals who find themselves being called to give evidence at an inquest

Key points, We are fortunate to have highly skilled coroners in New Zealand – they run tight, safe processes, but we all need to play our part. Preparation for , Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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