Warm Up Objective: Scientists will describe forensic pathology by performing an autopsy. What is the topic? What will you be doing? Why is this important? How will you know if you have done well?
Warm Up Objective: Scientists will describe forensic pathology by performing an autopsy. What is the topic? Forensic pathology What will you be doing? autopsy Why is this important? Evidence; future career choice How will you know if you have done well? Able to describe forensic pathology; performed an autopsy
What is a forensic pathologist?
What is a forensic pathologist? Conducts an autopsy to determine the manner and cause of death Also called a Medical Examiner, Prosector, Coroner
What are the manners of death?
What are the manners of death? Accident Homicide Suicide Natural causes Undetermined
What is cause of death? What are some examples?
What is cause of death? What are some examples? How did the person die Heart attack, drowning, gun shot wounds, drug overdose, disease, etc.
Why would an autopsy be performed?
Why would an autopsy be performed? Family request When cause of death is unclear Criminal investigation
Autopsy External observations—measurements and observations Internal observations Y incision Notes of any abnormalities Usually would also take measurements (weight, etc.) Clean up! Place fetal pig/parts in plastic bags. Rinse off all tools. Autopsy Report