Forensic Medicine

Question 1

What are the two types of autopsies?

Answer 1

1. Hospital autopsy - used to determine medical cause of death when uncertain, and to assess the effects of treatment
2. Forensic autopsy - used for medicolegal investigations in the public interest

Question 2

For which type of autopsy is consent not required?

Answer 2

Forensic autopsy

Question 3

What type of deaths should be reported to a coroner?

Answer 3

• Deaths that occur suddenly and unexpectedly
• Deaths that appear to be a result of an accident, homocide, or suicide
• Deaths while in police custody or incarcertation in a correctional facility