Medicolegal Tests Compilation Bundle

Medical Examiner (ME) - Answer-an appointed official and a physician (doesn't have to be a forensic pathologist ) authorized by state statute to investigate & examine persons dying suddenly or unexpectedly. *does not need specialized pathology training What is required for a successful death in...

The medicolegal death investigation system - Answer-is responsible for conducting death investigations and certifying the cause and manner of unnatural and unexplained deaths Unnatural and unexplained deaths - Answer-include homicides, suicides, unintentional injuries, drugrelated deaths, and othe...

Investigative personnel, typically medical examiners or coroners, who investigate the cause, manner and time of death of a victim in a crime. A physician who has been trained to conduct autopsies. - Answerforensic pathologist The titles ________ and ______________ are often interchangeable. (death...

State Statues - Answer-Laws passed by the individual state government (Secretary of the State assembles) that governs the state Federal Statutes - Answer-Laws passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by the president. Statutes - Answer-Laws enacted by the legislative branch of government Vital Sta...

Official pronouncement of death can a. be accomplished only be a physician b. by any medical professional c. any responsible party d. on-duty police officers e. be determined by state statute and local customs - Answer-e. be determined by state statute and local customs Authorization to condu...