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Is a coroners report the same as a autopsy report?
The meaning is very close. A coroner is a public official who performs autopsies. It is also possible for other doctors to perform them, although that would be unusual.
Why is the medical examiner or forensic pathologist doing the autopsy and not the coroner?
the coroners can do the autopsy but it's more common for the Pathologist or Examiner to do them because they are more educated!!! I LOVE FORENSIC PATHOLOGY!!!
Who would perform and autopsy?
a coroner
Who performs an autopsy?
An autopsy, which examines the body of a deceased person (or sometimes an animal) is done by a specialized doctor called a pathologist.The local officials who do autopsies and similar work are called coroners, and doctors on their staffs are called medical examiners (ME's).
Why do you perform an autopsy?
To determine cause of death if unknown.
What would somebody perform an autopsy on?
An autopsy is performed on a dead animal or person to investigate the cause of death or other information.
Is autopsy pathology a field in pathology?
You need a medical degree. Qualification for autopsy pathology is an additional five months of residency in autopsy. Large hospitals perform 100 to 150 autopsies per year. There is another field called Forensic Pathology. Medical doctors who specialize in forensic pathology examine bodies for the cause of death. Forensic Pathology is performed by coroners and medical examiners. Contact the National Association of Medical Examiners by writing 430 Pryor St. SW., Atlanta, GA 30312
Why is kidney autopsy need?
A kidney autopsy may be needed to ascertain the cause of death. If blood and other DNA tests come back as inconclusive, it may be necessary to perform an autopsy.
What is the name of the body when you perform an autopsy?
Cadaver ; see related link for additional information .
Sometimes you don't know the real feelings inside?
Perform a self autopsy and find out?
Who is the most likely to perform a forensic autopsy?
doctorThe first answer is not true. The answer is a Forensic pathologist.
What is an autopsy and how can it be used to determine the cause of death?
A postmortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease: "an autopsy report".(Perform a postmortem examination on a body or organ).
