Abstract
One does not always find an unequivocal cause of death at autopsy. This is why the circumstances are so important. One should never do an autopsy in a vacuum. If you want to determine the specific cause and manner of death, a full autopsy is often required. This includes examining the brain, anterior structures, and thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic organs. This chapter reviews the steps involved in a forensic autopsy, including ancillary testing, such as toxicology, neuropathology, histology, forensic anthropology, microbiology, and cardiovascular pathology. Special autopsy techniques are also reviewed. Other topics include: the negative autopsy, organ donation, religious objections, quality assurance, staffing, and safety.
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