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Is a coroner a doctor

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A coroner is an official who determines if a death needs further investigation. The coroner may make the finding, or the case may be considered by a panel (coroner's jury). He or she can be a doctor, and usually is in larger jurisdictions (ideally, a forensic pathologist) but requirements vary according to the location and local law.

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