11 Questions
What circumstances determine when an autopsy will be performed?
A death will be considered possibly unnatural.
Who is responsible for performing an autopsy?
A forensic pathologist appointed by the Department of Health.
Is the permission of family members required to perform an autopsy?
No, the permission of family members is not required.
What is the role of a forensic pathologist in performing an autopsy?
A forensic pathologist appointed by the Department of Health performs the autopsy.
Where is an autopsy performed?
An autopsy is performed at a mortuary of the Forensic Pathology Service of the Department of Health.
Who is allowed to attend an autopsy?
The criminal investigator who is in charge of an investigation is allowed to attend an autopsy.
Under what circumstances is an autopsy performed?
An autopsy is performed with the express request of a criminal investigator or on instruction by a magistrate.
Is the permission of family members required to perform an autopsy?
No, the permission of family members is not required to perform an autopsy.
Can family members deny the procedure of an autopsy?
No, family members may not deny the procedure of an autopsy.
When is an autopsy performed?
An autopsy is performed as soon as possible.
How long does an unidentified body remain in the freezers at the mortuary?
An unidentified body remains in the freezers at the mortuary for 30 days.
Test your knowledge on the normal legal procedure for a post-mortem examination (autopsy). This quiz covers the circumstances under which an autopsy is performed, who performs it, and where it takes place.
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