Medical Examiner

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Medical Examiner

• By Ben Lehmann

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WHAT DO THEY DO?

• The Medical Examiner is a forensically trained
  physician, that investigates violent, suspicious
  or unnatural deaths.
• The Medical Examiner has the duty to determine
  the cause and manner of the death.

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Why do we need Medical Examiners?

• In the case of a unexpected or violent
  (non-natural) death the attending physician
  cannot legally sign a death certificate without
  knowing the cause of death.
• Families of the deceased person rely on the
  Medical Examiner's to find out the cause.

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Difference between a coroner and a ME

• A coroner is an elected or appointed government
  official who may not have a medical degree.
• A medical examiner on the other hand is a
  licensed physician who is appointed by the
  governor to investigate violent, suspicious or
  unnatural deaths.

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Skills and Training needed..

• The Medical Examiner has to be a licensed
  physician with Pathologic Forensic Training.
• The Medical Examiner must be certified in
  Forensic Medicine, and experienced in the
  Forensic Sciences.

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Bibliography

• http//jobs.state.va.us/careerguides/MedicalExamin
  er.htm
• http//www.seminolecountyfl.gov/commsrvs/medExamin
  er.asp
• http//www.volusia.org/medicalexaminer/faq.htm
• https//www.alcestis.org/index.htm