Definition
Programs that conduct investigations, inquests, postmortem examinations and laboratory tests to determine the cause, manner and circumstances of death in all cases of natural death when the individual was unattended by a physician, and in all cases of unnatural death (homicides, suicides, accidents or deaths of a suspicious nature). The coronor's office is also responsible for correctly identifying the deceased and for making proper disposition of the remains. Also included are programs that pay for autopsies when required.
URL Name
PB-1600
Third Level Code
PB-1600
Taxonomy Code
PB-1600
Parent Code
PB
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PB
Use References
Autopsies, Autopsy Assistance, Forensic Medicine, Medical Examiner, Unclaimed Body Registries
Publication Status
Online