Does post mortem have to be after suicide?

There may be legal reasons why a post mortem is unavoidable, but where possible the wishes of the next of kin will be respected. The Fiscal is responsible for instructing the release of the deceased person’s body for burial or cremation.

Why do police do post mortem?

The autopsy is conducted on the request of investigating officers in cases of sudden, suspicious un-natural deaths and which are labelled as MLC cases. The circumstances that require almost always an autopsy: 1. Fire deaths, when the body is altered by fire.

Which type of autopsy is performed to investigate the cause of death?

The function of a forensic autopsy is to provide information through a postmortem examination of the body and analysis of the fluids to determine the cause of death, manner of death, and mechanism of injury.

What is the difference between a post mortem and an autopsy?

A post-mortem examination, also known as an autopsy, is the examination of a body after death. The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death. They also act as the main point of contact between you and the staff carrying out the post-mortem.

What does an autopsy report include of a forensic investigation is involved?

The autopsy report will include the pathologist’s detailed findings, with results of any tests that were performed and observations made during the procedure. If it was possible for the pathologist to determine the cause of death conclusively, this will be specified in the report.

Can a post mortem determine the time of death?

A post-mortem examination, also known as an autopsy, is the examination of a body after death. The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death. Post-mortems provide useful information about how, when and why someone died. They enable pathologists to obtain a better understanding of how diseases spread.

What is autopsy and why is it used in death investigations?

An autopsy (post-mortem examination, obduction, necropsy, or autopsia cadaverum) is a surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death or to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present for research or educational purposes.