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What is the difference between natural death and unnatural death?
A natural death occurs when no one can be legally found to have caused the death, while an unnatural death is when a person or persons may be blamed for the death by acts of commission or omission.
Define cause of death.
The cause of death is the disease or injury that produces the physiological disruption in the body resulting in the death of the individual.
Explain what mechanism of death refers to.
The mechanism of death is the physiological derangement due to the cause that results in the death.
What does the manner of death indicate?
The manner of death indicates how the cause of death came about, such as natural, accident, suicide, homicide, undetermined, unclassified.
What should be done if there is suspicion of foul play at the scene of a death?
If there is suspicion of foul play, a complete investigation should be conducted.
What are the steps involved in a scene investigation of a death?
- Secure the scene. 2. Look and photograph. 3. Ask questions. 4. Describe and record the position of body, weapons, etc. 5. Do a cursory exam of the body. 6. Proceed with a complete body exam.
What are the general guidelines for the recording of autopsy records?
External description, evidence of injury (external and internal), systems and organs examination, special dissections, brain examination after fixation, microscopic examination, findings, opinion, and signature.
How can a medical practitioner determine if a death is unnatural?
By considering deaths resulting from the application of force or external factors, complications, mismanagement leading to death, or sudden unexpected deaths not solely due to natural causes.
What are examples of unnatural deaths due to mechanical injury?
Stabbing, shooting, blunt force trauma, etc.
In what situations can death be considered unnatural due to chemicals?
Ingestion, injection, inhalation of fumes, or overdoses.
What is an example of an unnatural death due to a biological factor?
Dog bites, snake bites, food poisoning, etc.
How does the absence of a definite diagnosis regarding the cause of death impact determining if it is natural or unnatural?
It is not a reason to assume that the death is natural.
Explore the concepts of natural and unnatural death definitions, cause, mechanism, and manner of death in postmortem examinations. Learn about categorizing deaths based on the cause, mechanism, and manner of death.
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