Forensic Pathology
What is forensic pathology?
The study of deaths and injuries to determine how and why a person died
What tool is used to examine tissues under magnification?
A microscope
What type of degree is needed before becoming a physician?
A bachelors degree followed by medical school
Is forensic pathology consider a medical career?
Yes
What is the first step of an autopsy?
Examining and documenting the body
What is the main job of a forensic pathologist?
To determine the cause and manner of death
What test can detect drugs or poisons in a body?
Toxicology also known as a tox screen or drug screen, is used to detect drugs, alcohol, or poisons in a body.
What degree does a doctor earn from medical school?
An MD or DO Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
What can affect a forensic pathologist's salary?
Experience,location,employer and qualifications
Organs,tissues,injuries and other evidence
What is an autopsy?
A medical examination of a body manner after death
What tool can be used to document injuries?
A camera
What training comes after medical school for someone becoming a forensic pathologist?
Residency and fellowship training
What types of employers hire forensic pathologists?
Medical examiner offices, government agencies and lab
What is toxicology used for?
To test for drugs,alcohol or poisons
Where does a forensic pathologist do most of their work?
In a morgue or laboratory
What equipment can be used to examine X-rays or other medical images?
Medical imaging equipment
Why does forensic pathology require many years of education?
It combines medicine, pathology, and death investigation
What is one reason forensic pathologists are needed?
They help investigate unexplained or suspicious deaths
Why are tissue samples taken during an autopsy?
To examine them for disease or injury
What are the five manners of death?
Natural,accidental, suicide, homicide and undetermined
Why does a forensic pathologist use different tools during an autopsy?
To collect and examine evidence that helps determine the cause of death
What is one important qualification for this career?
Being a licensed physician with specialized pathology training
What type of organization may employ a forensic pathologist?
A medical examiner's or coroner's office
How can an autopsy help on investigation?
It can provide evidence about the cause and manner of death