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Autopsy

What is another word for autopsy? Postmortem examination Coroner's report Questions that need to be answered before the autopsy. Questions that need to be answered during the autopsy. Questions that need to be answered after the autopsy.

What is an autopsy? Answer Is an autopsy always performed? Answer Why are autopsies performed? Answer Is there a charge for these services? Answer Can anyone request an autopsy? Answer How soon after death should an autopsy be performed? Answer Are American Forensics pathologists board certified? Answer Who is most qualified to perform an autopsy? Answer What do “cause and manner of death” mean? Answer When is an Autopsy Required? Answer How is an autopsy performed? Answer Is there a charge for a Medical Examiner autopsy? Is there a charge for autopsies? Answer How do I contact the Coroner's Office? Answer How long does it take to receive an autopsy report? Answer

What is an autopsy? An autopsy is an invasive examination of a deceased individual for the purpose of determining the cause and manner of death. A complete autopsy entails examination of the external body surface, an internal examination of the chest and abdominal cavities, and cranium (head). A non-forensic autopsy examination can also be limited to certain areas of interest and concern which the family can specify. Also called a post-mortem examination, an autopsy is a systematized, intricate surgical procedure performed after death which involves examination of body tissues and often subsequent laboratory testing to determine cause and manner of death. The body is examined both externally and internally, with examination of all major organs to document injury or disease. Small samples of internal organs are retained for microscopic examination and body fluids are obtained and tested for drugs and alcohol. An autopsy is a systematic examination of the body of a deceased person by a qualified pathologist. Performance of an autopsy does not interfere with having the body on view at the funeral. The body is inspected for the presence of disease or injury; specimens of the vital organs and/or body fluids may be taken for microscopic, chemical, or other tests. In some instances, an organ such as a brain or heart may be retained for further diagnostic tests. These diagnostic tests are conducted after release of the body to the next of kin. After the body is released to next of kin, a family may contact the Office of Chief Medical Examiner to request the return of any organs and/or tissue specimens. A written record is made of the autopsy findings including the microscopic and laboratory tests, and the reports of consultants. Copies of these reports are available upon request by next of kin or other authorized individuals. The body is examined externally and internally for presence of disease or injury and appropriate specimens of vital organs and/or bodily fluids are retained for microscopic, chemical, or other tests. These tests are performed following conclusion of the examination and do not delay the release of the body to the next of kin. An autopsy examination does not preclude a viewing by the family at the funeral home. A complete autopsy entails examination of the external body surface, an internal examination of the chest and abdominal cavities, and cranium (head). A non-forensic autopsy examination can also be limited to certain areas of interest and concern which the family can specify. Is an autopsy always performed? A: Not always. If the death is a "Natural Death" and cause of death can be determined by past medical history or from an external exam the Coroner will normally not perform an autopsy. Why are autopsies performed? There are a number of reasons why autopsies are performed. However, the basic reason is to determine how and why an individual died suddenly and/or unexpectedly. Frequently, families do find great comfort when they understand exactly how and why their loved one died. Is there a charge for these services? No. Can anyone request an autopsy? Any family member or close friend of the deceased may ask for an autopsy, but the autopsy must be properly authorized. Additionally, some autopsy examinations are required by law because they fall under the jurisdiction of a coroner, justice of the peace, or medical examiner. How soon after death should an autopsy be performed? The autopsy should be performed as soon as possible after death to prevent the changes of decomposition from interfering with the examination results. When the deceased is properly cooled, a brief delay of several days generally will not interfere with the autopsy results. The results of some specialized tests may be affected by a delay in the autopsy examination. Are American Forensics pathologists board certified? Yes. American Forensics' pathologists are board certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic, clinical, forensic, and/or neuropathology. All have performed thousands of autopsy examinations and are experienced in civil and criminal court testimony. Who is most qualified to perform an autopsy? American Board of Pathology (ABP) certified forensic pathologists are the most fully qualified experts for providing autopsy services. They are physicians who perform autopsies routinely and are specially trained to recognize the anatomic changes brought about by disease and sequelae of injury. What do “cause and manner of death” mean? The cause of death is the medical disease, injury, or poison (alcohol, drug, or toxic substance) that caused the physical death of a person. The manner of death is a description of the circumstances surrounding the death. Deaths are classified by manner as natural, accident, suicide, homicide, undetermined, and pending. Deaths resulting from injuries or complications from injuries – no matter how long after the injury occurred – are still medical examiner cases and fall under the jurisdiction of the medical examiner Take a look at this. What was the immediate cause of death? What was the underlying cause of death? What was the mechanism of this death? What was the approximate interval between the immediate cause of death and the underlying cause of death? What should be elaborated on in circumstances of death? Here are further guidelines. When is an Autopsy Required? Under What Circumstances Will an Autopsy be Performed? The situations that require an autopsy can vary from state to state. Typically though, a medical examiner or coroner can require an autopsy in the following situations. 1) Suspicion of Foul Play Whenever it appears a person died from something other than natural causes, like a murder, an autopsy can be ordered. The foul play doesn't have to be obvious either. A police investigator can have one done against a family's wishes if foul play is suspected. 2) Infectious or Contagious Disease If it's suspected that a person died as a result of a disease, an autopsy can be ordered for public health purposes. The reason is because stopping the spread of diseases is important to the government. 3) Infant Death Some states, such as California, allow doctors to request an autopsy when an infant dies. 4) Inmate Death Under federal law, CEOs of prisons may order an autopsy of an inmate if they died from murder, suicide, illness, accident or any unexplained death. But the autopsy must be done according to the laws of the state where the prison is located. 5) Family Request And of course, families can always request an autopsy for their late loved one, as well. If your friend or relative died in one of the situations above, an autopsy could be required. The National Association of Medical Examiners’ Forensic Autopsy Performance Standards indicate that a forensic autopsy will be performed when: The death is known or suspected to have been caused by apparent criminal violence or ___________. The death is unexpected and unexplained in an infant or child. The death is associated with police action. The death is apparently non-natural and in custody of a local, state, or federal institution. The death is due to acute workplace injury. The death is caused by apparent electrocution. The death is by apparent intoxication by alcohol, drugs, or poison, unless a significant interval has passed (while hospitalized), and the medical findings and absence of trauma are well-documented. The death is caused by unwitnessed or suspected drowning. The body is unidentified and the autopsy may aid in identification. The body is skeletonized. The body is charred. The forensic pathologist deems a forensic autopsy is necessary to determine cause and/or manner of death, or document injuries/disease, or collect evidence. The deceased is involved in a motor vehicle incident and an autopsy is necessary to document injuries and/or determine the cause of death. An autopsy is not generally necessary when the death is known to be the result of known medical conditions/diseases (ie, natural causes), adequate medical history exists, and there are no signs of foul play. In some cases, a detailed external examination may be sufficient to document injuries in cases with no pending legal issues associated. A detailed external examination in lieu of autopsy may also be used to exclude the possibility of injuries in elderly persons who die outside of the care of a physician, with no signs of foul play, and in whom it is unreasonable to perform an autopsy due to age or the objection of the next-of-kin to autopsy. Is there a charge for a Medical Examiner autopsy? Is there a charge for autopsies? There are no charges associated with autopsies when they are performed as part of an official Coroner's investigation. How do I contact the Coroner's Office? Simply call _________ during normal business hours. The Office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily. How long does it take to receive an autopsy report? Most autopsy reports are completed and are generally available to the public within 6 to 8 weeks. In certain cases, particularly those that require extensive additional testing, this may take significantly longer.

FAQ ON ORGAN DONATION
Questions and Answers on Organ Donation

Q: What organs can be donated? Q: Could I be too old to donate my organs? Q: How do I sign up to be a donor? Q: How do people decide when to take my organs? Q: Is it possible to sell organs or tissues? Q: Can living people donate organs? Q: Who can be an organ or tissue donor? Q: What can I donate? Q: Is there a need for organ and tissue donors? Q: Does my religion support donation? Q: Will my family have to pay additional fees if I am a donor? Q: Will my donation affect my funeral arrangements? Q: Will my medical care be altered because of my decision to donate? Q: How are organs distributed to patients waiting for a transplant? FAQ ON ORGAN DONATION Questions and Answers on Organ Donation Q: What organs can be donated? A: Kidneys, heart, liver, lungs and pancreas can all be removed and used to help living patients. Some tissues, including corneas, skin, bone, heart valves and connective blood vessels can also be used. Q: Could I be too old to donate my organs? A: Most people of any age can be considered for donation. Some age guidelines exist for organ donation, but age is not a factor in tissue and bone donation. Q: How do I sign up to be a donor? A: In most states, the Department of Motor Vehicles offer drivers the chance to sign up when getting their licenses. It's also possible to indicate your wish to be an organ donor in a living will. In addition to your own consent, hospitals are required to ask next of kin for permission to remove the organs of a patient at the time of impending death, so it may be important to discuss with friends and family so they know your wishes. Q: How do people decide when to take my organs? A: More than 98 percent of organ donations are taken at the time of so-called "brain death." This describes one of two situations: when a person has an irreversible, catastrophic brain injury which causes all brain activity to permanently stop or when all cardiopulmonary function and brain function is stopped. A small percentage of organs are taken under a second protocol known as "non-heart-beating." This is when it is determined that a person's health cannot be restored, life support is removed and the heart stops beating for a designated period of time (usually five minutes). Q: Is it possible to sell organs or tissues? A: No, the National Organ Transplant Act prohibits the sale of human organs and tissues. Q: Can living people donate organs? A: Under special circumstances, family members may donate a kidney to another member of their immediate family. Living people can also donate bone marrow and certain parts of the pancreas. Q: Who can be an organ or tissue donor? A: Most anyone from birth to age 75 and beyond can be a donor. Physicians will determine the possibility of donation at the time of death. Q: What can I donate? A: As an organ donor you can donate heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, intestine and pancreas. As a tissue donor you can donate corneas, skin, bone and heart valves . Q: Is there a need for organ and tissue donors? A: Yes. Every day up to 8 people die due to a shortage of donated organs. Another man, woman or child is added to the transplant waiting list every 18 minutes. Q: Does my religion support donation? A: All major religions fully support organ and tissue donation. if you have a specific question contact your religious leader. Q: Will my family have to pay additional fees if I am a donor? A: No. Once your family gives consent for donation, all costs related to the donation and recovery of organs will be paid by Indiana Organ Procurement Organization. Q: Will my donation affect my funeral arrangements? A: No, The appearance of your body will not be altered. A highly skilled team of transplant surgeons will recover the organs in a manner that will allow your family to carry out normal funeral arrangements. Q: Will my medical care be altered because of my decision to donate? A: No. Before donation is considered, physicians and nurses will make every attempt to save your life. The quality of medical and nursing care will not change, regardless of your decision. Q: How are organs distributed to patients waiting for a transplant? A: Each patient waiting for a transplant is listed with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS.) This agency is responsible for ensuring that the donated organs are distributed equitably and fairly When a donor is identified, the donor's blood type, tissue type, body weight and size are matched against the list of patients currently waiting for a transplant. In addition, the recipient's severity of illness and time on the waiting list are factored into the matching process.

Last Updated: April 22, 2021