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What are the roles of a forensic pathologist at a scene of death?
What are the roles of a forensic pathologist at a scene of death?
Pronouncing/confirming the death, determining the manner of death, determining the time of death, and obtaining clues and information at the scene.
What are the possible manners of death that can be determined by a forensic pathologist?
What are the possible manners of death that can be determined by a forensic pathologist?
Natural, accidental, homicidal, suicidal, or undetermined.
What are the post mortem changes that can help determine the time of death?
What are the post mortem changes that can help determine the time of death?
Rigor mortis, hypostasis, cooling, decomposition, and insects which start a life cycle on the body.
