Identify the technical manifestations of death, which may be of medicolegal significance.

Identification should include

  • responsibility in case of injury or ailment
  • burn injury
  • vehicular accident
  • suspected homicide
  • poisoning
  • sexual assault
  • hospital deaths. 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the procedures for maintaining the chain of evidence in a suspected criminal case?
  • What are common signs of poisoning?
  • What signs seen at a hospital death might warrant police involvement?