CORONER: Wilkey is most qualified
I am pleased to endorse Deb Wilkey, R.N., for a second term as Kootenai County Coroner. In addition to her R.N. and master’s degree in forensic anthropology, Deb is certified by the National Board of Medical Death Investigators.
More importantly, she brings to the office an attention to detail in death investigation in collaboration with law enforcement. She is diligent in scene investigation, interpretation of medical records as well as compassionate in dealing with families. As voters may be aware, Idaho Code does NOT require an M.D. or pathology degree. It DOES specify that: “The Coroner SHALL investigate and determine the Cause and Manner of Death in all deaths from other than natural causes.” Mere speculation is not sufficient in these cases.
I have informally consulted with her on virtually every autopsy done in the past four years and fully support her decisions to investigate and determine the cause and manner of death in coroner cases.
Deb Wilkey is the most experienced and qualified candidate for Coroner. Please VOTE and Vote FOR Deb Wilkey for Coroner on May 20, 2014.
ROBERT WEST, M.D.
Retired Kootenai County Coroner