Typically, autopsies are NOT videotaped. It would violate the privacy and dignity of the deceased person. However, the coroner often uses an overhead microphone to record findings as he or she works on the body. This audio recording is used to make a paper transcript later, which serves as reminders when the coroner writes the official record. The recording would be regarded as a confidential work record, not available to the public or for any other use. I believe most coroners reuse the "tape" after the written record is made; I doubt the tape version is kept very long.
Some religious groups prohibit autopsies
Autopsies are not normally covered by insurance companies or Medicare
Fewer autopsies have been performed in the United States during the past 10-20 years
Pathologist
the family pays for the autopsy
A Veteranarian
Some physicans may refuse to do autopsies on specific patients because of a fear of contracting diseases such as AIDS, hepatitis, or Creutzfeld-Jakob disease
No, a mortician is a person educated in the preservation and proper disposal of human corpses - they often have a college degree but are not medical professionals. Autopsies are performed by medical doctors.
Yes.
to find out the cause of death
William Harvey believed that autopsies should be done in a public place so that the public could learn about anatomy.
William Harvey believed that autopsies should be done in a public place so that the public could learn about anatomy.