PPT-Death Investigation Autopsy and the Role of the Medical Examiner

GAVS 5 Autospy c Evaluate how post mortem changes are used to determine probable time of death Rigor mortis Livor mortis Algor mortis Gastric contents SFS2 Students will use various scientific techniques to analyze physical and trace evidence . Dr. . Sanjaya. . Hulathduwa. MBBS. , MD, DLM, . DMJ Path(. Lond. ) . DMJ . Clin. (. Lond. ) , Dip. . Crim. MFFLM(UK). Senior Lecturer. Medico legal module . 21. st. batch. June 2014. An autopsy is also known as postmortem examination. . Biomedical Technology I. Instructor: . K. Hipp. What is an Autopsy?. An autopsy is a post mortem examination preformed on a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death.. The prefix 'auto-' means 'self', and so autopsy means 'to see for oneself‘.. Forensic Pathology. Role of the Forensic Pathologist. 4 broad determinations to be made:. Cause of Death – medical diagnosis denoting disease or injury. Mechanism of Death – altered physiology by which disease/injury produces death (arrhythmia, exsanguination). Forensic Science. What’s left?- Odd day. Today- Autopsy procedures. Tomorrow- Pig Autopsy. Monday- Unit test. Tuesday- performance assessment. Wednesday- review. Friday- Final exam. Getting Started 12-10. BMT Forensic Unit. What is an Autopsy. ?. It is a specialized examination of a corpse to determine how and why someone died and to investigate any disease or injury. It is a medical procedure performed respectfully and carefully to objectively. Ch 2. Pages 15-24. Pathology – . medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis of disease by examining tissues and fluids..   . Firearm – . heat engine that converts the chemical energy of a propellant into kinetic energy of a projectile.. What is an Autopsy. ?. Postmortem . examination of the . organs and . tissues of a body to determine . cause of . death or pathological conditions. .. Includes the dissection of a corpse.. Type of Autopsies. “CORONER” VS. “MEDICAL EXAMINER”. In Colorado, each county must have an elected Coroner. The requirements for Coroner are:. Must live in the County. Must be 18 years old or older. Not a felon. Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Ph.D. .. , . “Courtroom Knowledge of Forensic Technology and the Impact on . Frye/. Daubert. Standards”. August 9. , 2016, Duquesne Univ. Workshop. Pittsburgh, PA . 2. Judge Stephanie Domitrovich, Ph.D. .. , . “Courtroom Knowledge of Forensic Technology and the Impact on . Frye/. Daubert. Standards”. August 9. , 2016, Duquesne Univ. Workshop. Pittsburgh, PA . 2. for Death InvestigationNational GuidelinesA Guide for the Scene Investigator The title of this report formerly National Guidelines for Death0 US Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Nation DR ATWINE RAYMOND . (MBChB, . MMed . Path). GENERAL CONCEPTS. Forensic medicine- branch of medicine that deals with . application of medical knowledge to the investigation of crime, particularly in establishing the causes of injury or death. Brian Nagao, M.D.. Forensic Pathologist. Hilo Medical Center Grand Rounds. May 18, 2023. Financial Disclosure. No relevant financial conflicts. Employee of Pan Pacific Pathologists (subcontractor for Clinical Labs of Hawaii, parent company Sonic Healthcare USA). Crime Scene/Death Investigation SAC. John . Fudenberg. Jan 29,2016. Subcommittee Leadership. Position. Name. Organization. Term. Email. Chair. John . Fudenberg. Clark County Office of. the Coroner/Medical Examiner.