I hear a lot about both, and they sound like the same thing, but I'm not sure.
2006-11-30 03:24:22 · 4 answers · asked by daydreamin_pisces03 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
FP as an abbreviation in medicine refers to Family Practice not Forensic Pathologist.
The medical examiner is usually an official title of a medical doctor for the county (or region) who investigates suspicious death or illnesses. He may be a pathologist or not. They are often elected officials (like coroner) or may be appointed by the governor.
The Forensic Pathologist is a medical doctor who takes special training in the forensic (legal evidence) aspects of injuries, illnesses and deaths.
There is not distinction between live, ill or dead patients.
They are both doctors.
A coroner does not need to be a doctor in all jurisdictions and one person can be all three (he can have all three titles).
2006-11-30 09:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by a simple man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The forensic pathologist: is licenced to do dead bodies.
The medical examiner: can do either!
2006-11-30 11:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by bingwaz_online 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical examiner can examine live specimens, but a pathologist specializes in dead specimens.
2006-11-30 11:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forensic path is a specific medical board specialty...medical examiner is a job title, usually hired by a county or court circuit, may or may not be an FP
2006-11-30 11:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋