PP: Learning From The Dead Flashcards
1
Q
What is a medicolegal autopsy?
A
When an autopsy is performed on behalf of HM coroner and no consent is needed.
2
Q
What is a forensic autopsy?
A
An autopsy carried out when a death is suspicious, as a legal requirement.
3
Q
What is a consent (hospital) autopsy?
A
When an autopsy is carried out after receiving the consent from the deceased next of kin. The next of kin are able to limit the examination if they wish.
4
Q
What is involved in an autopsy?
A
- History
- External examination
- Internal examination
5
Q
Name 5 additional tests that can be performed.
A
- Histology
- Toxicology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Genetics
