2024
The National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper on the Investigation and Certification of Pediatric Deaths From Environmental Neglect
Gill J, Christensen E, Dennison E, Ely S, Gilson T, Keyes K, Lear K, Lucas J, Mahar T, Quinton R. The National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper on the Investigation and Certification of Pediatric Deaths From Environmental Neglect. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2024, 45: e1-e4. PMID: 38215052, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000911.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidentsCause of DeathCertificationChildCoroners and Medical ExaminersDeath CertificatesHomicideHumansConceptsPublic interestMedical examiner/coronerPediatric deathsDeath certificatesLocal customsPublic health determinantsNational AssociationCertificationHealth determinantsStatistical purposesUnsafe sleep practicesOpinionDeterminant issuesEnvironmental neglectPosition paperHomicideJudgesJurySleep practicesCertified trainingEnvironmental exposuresNeglectEnvironmentalInterestNational
2023
Assessing Neglect in Pediatric Environmental Deaths
Mahar T, Keyes K, Ely S, Dennison E, Gill J. Assessing Neglect in Pediatric Environmental Deaths. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2023, 44: 251-257. PMID: 37728903, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000882.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCause of DeathChildCoroners and Medical ExaminersDeath CertificatesDrowningFeverHumansInfantSurveys and Questionnaires
2020
The Importance of Proper Death Certification During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gill JR, DeJoseph ME. The Importance of Proper Death Certification During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA 2020, 324: 27-28. PMID: 32520302, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.9536.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBetacoronavirusCause of DeathCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19Death CertificatesHumansPandemicsPneumonia, ViralSARS-CoV-2United States
2019
Medicolegal Investigation for Cremation Clearance: How and Why?
Gill J, Olko H, DeJoseph M. Medicolegal Investigation for Cremation Clearance: How and Why? American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2019, 40: 238-241. PMID: 30969176, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000479.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
From Death to Death Certificate: What do the Dead say?
Gill JR. From Death to Death Certificate: What do the Dead say? Journal Of Medical Toxicology 2016, 13: 111-116. PMID: 27139707, PMCID: PMC5330954, DOI: 10.1007/s13181-016-0551-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalgesics, OpioidAutopsyCause of DeathCoroners and Medical ExaminersDeath CertificatesEthanolForensic PathologyForensic ToxicologyHumans
2014
Adverse medical complications: an under-reported contributory cause of death in New York City
Gill J, Ely S, Toriello A, Hirsch C. Adverse medical complications: an under-reported contributory cause of death in New York City. Public Health 2014, 128: 325-331. PMID: 24679413, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2013.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew York City BureauAdverse medical eventsTherapeutic complicationsManner of deathMedical eventsVital statisticsCause of deathTimes more deathsDeath Certification SystemMedical Examiner's OfficeMedical examiner recordsSurgical complicationsRetrospective reviewAppropriate therapyPredictable complicationsDeath certificatesSurgical careComplicationsPreventative strategiesMore deathsMedical interventionsNew York CityContributory causeDeathHealthcare facilities
2011
Fatal exsanguination from hemodialysis vascular access sites
Gill J, Storck K, Kelly S. Fatal exsanguination from hemodialysis vascular access sites. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2011, 8: 259-262. PMID: 22160736, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-011-9303-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney failureHemodialysis vascular access sitesHypertensive cardiovascular diseaseVascular access siteExtensive blood lossFatal exsanguinationShunt pressureManner of deathBlood lossMedical complicationsTherapeutic complicationsCardiovascular diseaseAccess siteCommon causeVascular sitesShunt siteSubcutaneous locationDeath statementsHemorrhageDeathRapid deathComplicationsDiseaseExsanguinationCauseDeath Certification of “Suicide by Cop”
Neitzel A, Gill J. Death Certification of “Suicide by Cop”. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2011, 56: 1657-1660. PMID: 21827474, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.01891.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Natural, Unexpected Deaths: Reliability of a Presumptive Diagnosis*
Gill J, Scordi‐Bello I. Natural, Unexpected Deaths: Reliability of a Presumptive Diagnosis*. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 55: 77-81. PMID: 20002277, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01227.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDelayed Homicides and the Proximate Cause
Lin P, Gill JR. Delayed Homicides and the Proximate Cause. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2009, 30: 354-357. PMID: 19901806, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181c1582a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsCatheter-Related InfectionsCause of DeathChildDeath CertificatesFemaleForensic MedicineGraft RejectionHemorrhageHerniaHomicideHumansInfectionsIntestinal ObstructionLiver TransplantationMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityParaplegiaPulmonary EmbolismQuadriplegiaRenal DialysisSeizuresSpinal Cord InjuriesTime FactorsTracheostomyVenous ThrombosisWounds, PenetratingYoung AdultConceptsRemote injurySurvival intervalDeath certificationChronic bladder catheterizationFrequent immediate causeMean survival intervalAbdominal stab woundsBlunt head traumaCommon immediate causePlace of injurySpinal cord injuryMedical examiner/coronerPathophysiologic linkImmediate causeBladder catheterizationHead traumaSeizure disorderOriginal injuryCord injuryStab woundsSpinal cordGunshot woundsInjuryInfectionDay rulesSubway Train‐Related Fatalities in New York City: Accident versus Suicide*
Lin P, Gill J. Subway Train‐Related Fatalities in New York City: Accident versus Suicide*. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 54: 1414-1418. PMID: 19804531, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01165.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidentsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overAntidepressive AgentsBenzodiazepinesCentral Nervous System DepressantsCocaineDeath CertificatesElectric InjuriesEthanolFemaleForensic MedicineHomicideHumansMaleMental DisordersMethadoneMiddle AgedNarcoticsNew York CityRacial GroupsRailroadsSex DistributionSubstance Abuse DetectionSuicideWounds and InjuriesYoung Adult