Deaths scrutinised
403,696 deaths
Impact in 2024 Summary Medical examiners independently scrutinised over 403,696 deaths in 2024;
National Medical Examiner · Annual report
National Medical Examiner report 2024
Reporting year 20240 national asks indexed
National asks
No national asks are indexed for this report. Read the original publication to check its full findings and requests.
Annual statistics
Referred to a coroner
35,359 referrals
Notifications to coroners Medical examiners reported notifying 35,359 deaths (9.3%) in England and 4,926 deaths (22.3%) in Wales to coroners after scrutiny.
Referred to a coroner (rate)
9.3 %
Notifications to coroners Medical examiners reported notifying 35,359 deaths (9.3%) in England and 4,926 deaths (22.3%) in Wales to coroners after scrutiny.
Patient safety concerns identified
1,922 concerns
In addition, 1,922 patient safety incidents in England were notified by medical examiner offices as a result of scrutiny.