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Unit 1.3 Review
What is an autopsy and how can it
be used to determine the cause of
death?
How can the manner of death be
determined?
• An autopsy is an internal and external
examination of the body to determine the cause
of death.
• Forensic autopsies are done to solve crimes
• Clinical autopsies are done to understand
diseases
• 5 Legal Manners of Death
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Homicide
Suicide
Accident
Undetermined
Natural
Body Systems
• Integumentary System – External covering for
protection (includes skin, hair and nails)
• Skeletal System – Support, protection, and
movement (bones, tendons, ligaments)
• Muscular System – movement (Muscles)
• Nervous System – Response (Brain, nerves,
senses and spinal chord)
• Cardiovascular System – Transport fluids, gases,
and nutrients around the body (heart, blood
vessels)
• Respiratory System – Exchange gases (Lungs,
trachea, bronchi)
• Lymphatic/Immune System – Protect against
foreign invaders and filter fluids (Lymph
nodes, spleen, bone marrow)
• Digestive System – Breakdown and absorb
nutrients (stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas)
• Urinary System – Regulate fluid and eliminate
waste (Kidneys and bladder)
• Endocrine System – Maintain homeostasis,
growth, and metabolism (Adrenal, pituitary,
testes, ovaries)
Why is confidentiality of patient
information important?
Who should keep patient
information confidential?
Is there ever a time when patient
confidentiality should be broken?
• Hippa is the law that mandates the
confidentiality of personal health information
and any other identification information.
• Everyone who has access to health care is
required to follow this law
• The only time health information can be given
out is with permission from the patient, public
safety, or when law enforcement is involved.
What biomedical science
professionals are involved in crime
scene analysis and determination
of manner of death?
• Crime Scene Investigators – collect and
analyze evidence
• Forensic Pathologists/Medical Examiners –
Conduct autopsies
– Medical Examiners – Appointed specialists mainly
in highly populated areas
– Coroners – voted officials that may have a MD in
more rural areas
• DNA analysts – Determine source of blood
• Toxicologists – Analyze blood and fluids for
chemicals