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ANTE-MORTEM INFORMATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ante-mortem data
1, record 1, English, ante%2Dmortem%20data
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AMD 1, record 1, English, AMD
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- AM data 1, record 1, English, AM%20data
correct, standardized
- AMD 1, record 1, English, AMD
correct, standardized
- AMD 1, record 1, English, AMD
- ante-mortem information 1, record 1, English, ante%2Dmortem%20information
correct, standardized
- AM information 1, record 1, English, AM%20information
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Written or verbal information and objects collected off-site from family members, friends, physicians, dentists or other sources, that describe a person prior to his or her being reported missing or presumed dead as a result of an incident. 1, record 1, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ante-mortem data are compared with post-mortem data to help identify fatalities. They may include a verbal description of the person (e.g. physical characteristics, tattoos, personal effects carried by the person at the time of disappearance), personal items such as a hair brush or toothbrush for potential DNA analysis, clothing, photographs, and medical and dental information from records and X-rays. 1, record 1, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The plural "ante-mortem data" is the most frequently used form. However, when used in the singular form, the term "ante-mortem datum" refers to each individual piece of information. 1, record 1, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ante-mortem data; AMD; AM data; ante-mortem information; AM information: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 1, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ante mortem datum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- données ante mortem
1, record 1, French, donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DAM 1, record 1, French, DAM
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- données AM 1, record 1, French, donn%C3%A9es%20AM
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
- informations ante mortem 1, record 1, French, informations%20ante%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
- informations AM 1, record 1, French, informations%20AM
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Informations sous forme écrite ou verbale et objets qui sont recueillis à l'extérieur du lieu d'incident et fournis par des membres de la famille, des amis, des dentistes, des médecins ou d'autres sources, et qui décrivent une personne avant que celle-ci ne soit portée disparue ou présumée morte par suite d'un incident. 1, record 1, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On compare les données ante mortem aux données post mortem afin d'identifier les victimes décédées. Les données ante mortem sont de divers ordres. Il peut s'agir d'une description verbale (p. ex. les traits physiques, les tatouages, les effets personnels qu'une personne avait sur elle au moment de sa disparition), des objets personnels comme une brosse à cheveux ou une brosse à dents pour l'analyse possible de l'ADN, des vêtements, des photographies ainsi que des informations médicales et dentaires provenant de dossiers et de radiographies. 1, record 1, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La forme plurielle «données ante mortem» est celle qui est le plus souvent utilisée. Toutefois, quand il est employé au singulier, le terme «donnée ante mortem» désigne chacun des éléments d'information. 1, record 1, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
données ante mortem; DAM; données AM; informations ante mortem; informations AM : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 1, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record 1, Key term(s)
- donnée ante mortem
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
- Emergency Management
- Law of Evidence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ante-mortem data management
1, record 2, English, ante%2Dmortem%20data%20management
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- AM data management 1, record 2, English, AM%20data%20management
correct, standardized
- AMD management 1, record 2, English, AMD%20management
correct, standardized
- ante-mortem information management 1, record 2, English, ante%2Dmortem%20information%20%20management
correct, standardized
- AM information management 1, record 2, English, AM%20information%20management
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of operations and procedures that involve the systematic processing of ante-mortem data on persons reported missing or presumed dead in the aftermath of a fatality incident. 1, record 2, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data%20management
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ante-mortem data management consists in organizing, transporting, preserving and recording ante-mortem data, storing them in the ante-mortem record repository and informing the appropriate authorities and specialists for follow-up. 1, record 2, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data%20management
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ante-mortem data management; AM data management; AMD management; ante-mortem information management; AM information management: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 2, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data%20management
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Gestion des urgences
- Droit de la preuve
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gestion de données ante mortem
1, record 2, French, gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gestion de données AM 1, record 2, French, gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20AM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- gestion d'informations ante mortem 1, record 2, French, gestion%20d%27informations%20ante%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- gestion d'informations AM 1, record 2, French, gestion%20d%27informations%20AM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série d'opérations et de procédures visant le traitement systématique des données ante mortem relatives à des personnes portées disparues ou présumées mortes par suite d'un incident causant des décès. 1, record 2, French, - gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La gestion de données ante mortem comporte l'organisation, le transport, la conservation et l'archivage des données ante mortem, l'entreposage de celles-ci au dépôt d'archives ante mortem, ainsi que la communication de ces données aux autorités et spécialistes concernés pour le suivi. 1, record 2, French, - gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gestion de données ante mortem; gestion de données AM; gestion d'informations ante-mortem; gestion d'informations AM : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 2, French, - gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Law of Evidence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ante-mortem data collection
1, record 3, English, ante%2Dmortem%20data%20collection
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- AMD collection 1, record 3, English, AMD%20collection
correct, standardized
- ante-mortem information collection 1, record 3, English, ante%2Dmortem%20information%20%20collection
correct, standardized
- AM information collection 1, record 3, English, AM%20information%20collection
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comprehensive process, implemented in the aftermath of a multiple- or mass-fatality incident, that involves collecting, assembling and organizing ante-mortem data gathered from off-site sources on persons reported missing or presumed dead. 1, record 3, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data%20collection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Methods for collecting ante-mortem data include interviewing the family and friends of the individuals involved as well as contacting the pertinent authorities and other sources to obtain files on them such as medical records, dental charts, criminal records or official documents. 1, record 3, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data%20collection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ante-mortem data collection; AMD collection; ante-mortem information collection; AM information collection: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - ante%2Dmortem%20data%20collection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Droit de la preuve
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- collecte de données ante mortem
1, record 3, French, collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- collecte de données AM 1, record 3, French, collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20AM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- collecte d'informations ante mortem 1, record 3, French, collecte%20d%27informations%20ante%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- collecte d'informations AM 1, record 3, French, collecte%20d%27informations%20AM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- recueil de données ante mortem 1, record 3, French, recueil%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- recueil de données AM 1, record 3, French, recueil%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20AM
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- recueil d'informations ante mortem 1, record 3, French, recueil%20d%27informations%20ante%20mortem
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- recueil d'informations AM 1, record 3, French, recueil%20d%27informations%20AM
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus exhaustif mis en œuvre à la suite d'un incident causant des décès multiples ou massifs, qui consiste à recueillir, à rassembler et à organiser les données ante mortem provenant de sources extérieures au lieu d'incident sur des personnes portées disparues ou présumées mortes. 1, record 3, French, - collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les méthodes de collecte de données ante mortem comportent les entrevues menées auprès de la famille et des amis des personnes en cause ainsi que les entretiens avec les autorités pertinentes et d'autres sources. Ces entrevues permettent d'obtenir, par exemple, les dossiers médicaux et dentaires, les casiers judiciaires ou des documents officiels. 1, record 3, French, - collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
collecte de données ante mortem; collecte de données AM; collecte d'informations ante mortem; collecte d'informations AM; recueil de données ante mortem; recueil de données AM; recueil d'informations ante mortem; recueil d'informations AM : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20ante%20mortem
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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