84. Professional and formal aspects of writing a post mortem report

Question 1

Formal aspects of a PM report include…

Answer 1

1. Introduction
2. Description of findings
3. Additional examinations
4. Diagnosis
5. Advisory opinion
6. Clause
7. Signature & Stamp

Question 2

Formal aspects: Introduction

Answer 2

• Time & place of the dissection
• Data of the owner
• Performer of the dissection
• Present persons
• Anamnesis

Question 3

Formal aspects: Description of the findings

Answer 3

• External Exam
• Internal exam

Question 4

Formal aspects: Additional examinations

Answer 4

• Fresh preparations
• Histology
• Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Toxicology
• Biochemistry

Question 5

Professional aspects of writing PM reports

Answer 5

• Extermination due to professional regulations
• Death during transportation
• The apprehension of a notifiable disease
• Redhibitory problems
• Prescriptions
• Apprehension of crime
• High losses