the family pays for the autopsy
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
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.
People who perform autopsies are called pathologists, specifically forensic pathologists when the autopsies are related to legal investigations. They examine deceased individuals to determine the cause of death and gather information for medical or legal purposes. Forensic pathologists often work closely with law enforcement and the legal system.
A person who performs autopsies is called a forensic pathologist or a medical examiner. Forensic pathologists specialize in determining the cause of death by examining deceased individuals, often in the context of legal investigations. They conduct autopsies to gather evidence and provide insights that can be crucial in criminal cases or public health concerns.