A licensed medical or osteopathic physician who specializes in forensic pathology. Conducts the medical aspects of death investigation, primarily through medical examination and autopsy.
An appointed forensic pathologist whose duty is to oversee medicolegal death investigations, perform postmortem examinations, and certify cause and manner of death. In some jurisdictions, people with other qualifications hold the title “Medical Examiner”. (OSAC Crime Scene/Death Investigation Committee)
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