REVIEW: Autopsy

REVIEW: Autopsy

Autopsies provide crucial information in death investigations where all of the details about the death are not known. Autopsies have been performed for thousands of years and have become routine in cases of suspicious deaths. Medical Examiners, or Forensic Pathologists, train extensively after medical school to specialize in this area of medicine. They are trained to notice inconsistencies in the reported death events and the deceased person's body. While it is sometimes a gruesome career, it is very important to death investigation cases. Medical Examiners not only uncover evidence to bring many criminals to justice, but they also give families the answers and closure they need about a loved one's passing.

Manner of Death Review

Autopsy Procedure Review

Georgia Virtual, Autopsy and the Role of the Medical Examiner, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

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