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Post-mortems: how and why they are carried out

K Campbell1

  • 1Leukaemia Research Fund, London.

Nursing Times
|April 16, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This article examines post-mortem data, coroner referrals, and body handling procedures. It details the post-mortem examination process for understanding causes of death.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Medical Law
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Understanding the processes surrounding death investigation is crucial.
  • Coroner referrals and post-mortem examinations play a vital role in determining cause of death.
  • The handling of deceased individuals requires adherence to specific legal and ethical guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utilization of data derived from post-mortem examinations.
  • To elucidate the criteria and reasons for referring deaths to a coroner.
  • To describe the procedures involved in the management of deceased bodies and the post-mortem examination itself.

Main Methods:

  • Review of post-mortem data sources.
  • Analysis of referral patterns to the coroner's office.
  • Descriptive account of the post-mortem examination process.

Main Results:

  • Data from post-mortems offer valuable insights into mortality.
  • Specific criteria guide the referral of deaths to coroners.
  • Standardized procedures govern the handling of bodies and post-mortem investigations.

Conclusions:

  • Post-mortem data are essential for public health and forensic analysis.
  • Coroner referrals ensure appropriate investigation of certain deaths.
  • The described post-mortem procedures are integral to death investigation.

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