Deathcare Careers: Medical Examiner
Medical examiners, for the most part, are appointed to their positions and must be licensed physicians.
Filed under: Deathcare Careers on January 29th, 2010 | No Comments »
What are Coroners and What do They Do?
Have you wondered what a coroner does and how that job might differ from a medical examiner? The office of the coroner, or “crowner,” dates back to medieval times when the crowner was responsible for making sure that death duties were paid to the King.
Filed under: Death & Dying, Death Practices, Deathcare Careers on July 15th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
What is an Autopsy?
The word, “autopsy,” is derived from a Greek word autopsia meaning ’see for yourself.’ In most cases, however, a specially-trained physician or pathologist conducts the viewing. The objective behind an autopsy, also known as a post-mortem examination, necropsy, or obduction, is to examine a corpse to determine a cause of death or to evaluate any disease or injury that was present at the time of death.
Filed under: Death & Dying, Death Investigation, Funeral Basics on December 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments »