FSC239Y5 Lecture Notes - Coroner, Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry
Document Summary
Sub specialty of medicine and pathology, it is concerned with the application of pathological principles to the investigation of the medical-legal aspects of death. 2003 recognized in canada (royal college of physicians and surgeons of canada) Medically qualified doctors who perform autopsies, 5 year residency. Manner of death (natural, violent deaths: accidental/homicide/suicide) Examine body and collect trace or physical evidence. Estimate time passed since death (post mortem) No attending physician (no chance to go to hospital) The coroner system dates back to the 9th century where coroners were appointed by the king, they were called crowners. The medical examiner system originated in boston in 1877. In the us, the coroner is elected public official in a particular geographic area who investigates and certifies deaths. Most coroners lack a doctor of medicine degree (variables amount of medical training) Medical examiner- physician that usually completed a pathology residency and a fellowship in forensic pathology.
