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Fewer autopsies have been performed in the United States during the past 10-20 years
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When are autopsies performed?
Autopsies are performed whenever there are unanswered questions about the cause of death. From TV detective shows you may think this is just for "suspicious" deaths but they may be performed in medical deaths to identify the cause of death or contributing problems. Autopsies can also estimate the time of death.Animal deaths can also require autopsies to determine if causes like pollution or parasite infestations led to the death. In the cases of illegal hunting (poaching) the investigation might be used for clues as to the poachers identity.
Why are autopsies not often performed on mummies?
because it can be dangerous to the nurse or doctor either one
The method Leonardo used to learn about human anatomy?
He studied and performed autopsies in cadavers.
Do morticians perform autopsies?
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.
Do autopsies require permission?
In the USA, they are usually required by law if there is foul play or suspected foul play.
Where are autopsy done at?
Autopsies are usually performed in the morgue of a hospital, or at the coroner/medical examiners office. Decades ago, they were also performed at mortuaries, but that's rather rare today.
Do religions ban autopsies?
Some religious groups prohibit autopsies
Are autopsies covered by insurance?
Autopsies are not normally covered by insurance companies or Medicare
What are reasons for performing an autopsy?
To determine the cause of death... this is done occasionally at the request of the family member, but mostly autopsies are performed on murder victims. Also suicide victims... anything where foul play is suspected. Medical students also do autopsies sometimes to learn the art.
What are the reasons for not doing an autopsy on the pope?
Autopsies are not prohibited but permission of the Curia must be obtained. An autopsy would only be performed if there was no obvious cause of death.
When did the autopsy start?
This procedure dates back to the Roman era when few human dissections were performed; autopsies were utilized, however, to determine the cause of death in criminal cases
Are autopsy performed on each person who dies?
No autopsies are not performed on each person who dies this would be impossiable. An autopsy is usually performed when the events leading to death are unclear, such as murders or foul play is suspected. Autopsies are also done on people to determine things such as how the cancer affected the body (or any other disease that more research would help to improve medical care.) Families can also request an autopsy to be done but then they would have to pay all costs involved which can be very expensive. IT IS A STATE LAW THAT THEY BE PERFORMED ON EACH PERSON THAT DIES OR UPON THE DEATH OF ANYONE.
