Tag: death investigation

Postmortem Toxicology: Special Considerations and Pitfalls

Postmortem Toxicology: Special Considerations and Pitfalls

Explore the complexities of postmortem toxicology, including pitfalls like postmortem redistribution, specimen selection, and legal admissibility. Learn how to interpret results accurately in death investigations.

Body Measurement and Documentation in Autopsies: A Forensic Pathology Guide

Body Measurement and Documentation in Autopsies: A Forensic Pathology Guide

Learn how forensic pathologists accurately measure and document bodies during autopsies. Discover best practices for handling post-mortem changes, using 3D scanning, and ensuring legal defensibility in death investigations.

Medical Examiner vs. Coroner: Which One Investigates the Death?

Medical Examiner vs. Coroner: Which One Investigates the Death?

Confused about the difference between a medical examiner and a coroner? We break down the training, roles, and legal powers of both death investigators.