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Introduction to autopsy

Dr Stephen Cordner, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, aims of the autopsy, post mortem, pathologist, cause of death, unnatural death

In this video, Dr Cordner will guide you through the aims of the autopsy/post mortem examination and the various steps that are followed during this process. As you watch the video, reflect on requirement of detailed notes that have to be prepared during external and internal examination. Also, note the caution that must be exercised to prevent contamination during autopsy.

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