A forensic autopsy, also known as a medicolegal autopsy, is a post-mortem examination performed to investigate medicolegal issues surrounding a death. It is majorly required in cases of medical negligence allegations and anesthetic deaths. Broadly, any unnatural, suspicious, or unexpected death warrants a forensic autopsy. In India, the magistrate or the police can conduct a medicolegal investigation; therefore, only they can instruct for conducting a forensic autopsy. The autopsy surgeon holds a prime responsibility in a medicolegal investigation.
His/her opinion gives direction to a case and has a significant effect on the final decision, ultimately leading either to justice or injustice. Therefore, it is important to maintain high standards of care during the post-mortem examination. Take this quiz to refresh your knowledge of the basics of forensic autopsy. ##Disclaimer## The…
