Post Mortem
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Post Mortem (PBS) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/post-mortem/ Helpful terms:
Forensic Pathologist: A person trained in determining cause of death by examination of a corpse, or autopsy.
Medical Examiner: A medically qualified government officer whose duty is to investigate deaths and injuries that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances, to perform post-mortem examinations,
Autopsy:—also known as a post-mortem examination—is a highly specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present. It is usually performed by a specialized medical doctor called a pathologist.
Coroner: A government official who investigates human deaths, cause of death, maintains death records, and identifies unknown dead. The coroner system varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, including the qualifications to be a coroner.
⦁ Where did Dr. Thomas Gill work? He worked for the Forensic Medical Group.
Does he still work there? (Hint: don’t answer this one right away!) He still works there, but he quit after not having enough patients to work with and is now looking for another job.
⦁ Where did Dr. Gill work before worked at the above company? He worked as someone who performed autopsy.
⦁ Who was the John Doe that Coroner Tim Brown found in Marlboro County, SC? The body he found was Michael Jordan's father.
⦁ What are the qualifications to be a medical examiner in South Carolina? Not many qualifications are needed, with one of the only ones being, having a high school diploma.
⦁ How long has Dr. Frank Minyard been the coroner in New Orleans? He has been in office for 40 years.
⦁ What kind of doctor (what’s his specialty) is Dr. Frank Minyard? He was an OBGYN.
⦁ What is the name of the forensic pathologist who worked closely with Dr. Frank Minyard?
Dr. Paul McGary
⦁ How many forensic
Post Mortem (PBS) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/post-mortem/ Helpful terms:
Forensic Pathologist: A person trained in determining cause of death by examination of a corpse, or autopsy.
Medical Examiner: A medically qualified government officer whose duty is to investigate deaths and injuries that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances, to perform post-mortem examinations,
Autopsy:—also known as a post-mortem examination—is a highly specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present. It is usually performed by a specialized medical doctor called a pathologist.
Coroner: A government official who investigates human deaths, cause of death, maintains death records, and identifies unknown dead. The coroner system varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, including the qualifications to be a coroner.
⦁ Where did Dr. Thomas Gill work? He worked for the Forensic Medical Group.
Does he still work there? (Hint: don’t answer this one right away!) He still works there, but he quit after not having enough patients to work with and is now looking for another job.
⦁ Where did Dr. Gill work before worked at the above company? He worked as someone who performed autopsy.
⦁ Who was the John Doe that Coroner Tim Brown found in Marlboro County, SC? The body he found was Michael Jordan's father.
⦁ What are the qualifications to be a medical examiner in South Carolina? Not many qualifications are needed, with one of the only ones being, having a high school diploma.
⦁ How long has Dr. Frank Minyard been the coroner in New Orleans? He has been in office for 40 years.
⦁ What kind of doctor (what’s his specialty) is Dr. Frank Minyard? He was an OBGYN.
⦁ What is the name of the forensic pathologist who worked closely with Dr. Frank Minyard?
Dr. Paul McGary
⦁ How many forensic