Which type of autopsy is performed to establish the cause of death and to gather information about the death for use as evidence in any legal proceedings?
A) routine
B) medicolegal
C) medical/educational
D) court-ordered
E) on-scene

Question

Which type of autopsy is performed to establish the cause of death and to gather information about the death for use as evidence in any legal proceedings?​ 
A) ​routine 
B) ​medicolegal 
C) ​medical/educational 
D) ​court-ordered 
E) ​on-scene

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Medicolegal autopsies are performed specifically to gather information for use in legal proceedings, such as criminal investigations or lawsuits. They are often required by law in cases of sudden or unexpected deaths, deaths that occur during medical or surgical procedures, and deaths that result from accidents or violence.

Which Type of Autopsy Is Performed to Establish the Cause