FSC100H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Trace Evidence, Medical Investigation, Exsanguination
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Otherwise life saving protocols must be observed. Only way they can assume death otherwise life saving protocols have to be put in place. Has to be a doctor or coroner (person who examines the body) By what means (natural causes, accident, homicide, suicide or undetermined) Must be approved by chief coroner they will be paying for it. City arborist (someone from the city to come clean up remains) 3-d laser scanning technician (to rebuild model of the face) Often confused by general public and used synonymously, usually because their activities are not clearly defined by the media. Medical examiners are found in alberta, manitoba, nova scotia and. Coroner system in the remainder of provinces and territories. No federal a law in us requiring coroners to be physicians, medical examiner can be appointed to carry out duties. Coroners act after the interest of the king. Primary function to protect the financial interest of the crown in criminal.
