After the patient is dead.
2007-04-23 13:07:36
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answer #1
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answered by steve.c_50 6
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Autopsy means "see for yourself". It is a special surgical operation, performed by specially-trained physicians, on a dead body. Its purpose is to learn the truth about the person's health during life, and how the person really died.
Under the laws of most states, autopsy can be ordered by the government. A coroner is a political position, while a medical examiner is a physician, usually a pathologist. Exactly who makes the decisions, and who just gives advice, depends on the jurisdiction. Autopsies can be ordered in every state when there is suspicion of foul play. In most states, autopsy can be ordered when there is some public health concern, i.e., a mysterious disease or a worry about the quality of health care. In most states, an autopsy may be ordered if someone dies unattended by a physician (or attended for less than 24 hours), or if the attending physician is uncomfortable signing the death certificate.
CONCLUSION:
Autopsy should be performed as early as possible after fulfilling legal requirements.
2007-04-24 08:34:14
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answered by Dr.Qutub 7
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After death.
2007-04-23 15:46:58
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answered by ckm1956 7
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Anytime,,,, just inject some formaline to stop decomposing of the body
2007-04-24 02:49:11
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answered by Ututin 2
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Best to do it after the person is declared dead.
2007-04-23 14:44:45
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answered by Anonymous
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When the exact cause of death has to be determined.
2007-04-23 13:08:13
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answered by Anonymous
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preferably after ur dead......
on a serious note....when u need to know cause of death for closure
2007-04-23 13:07:42
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answered by tigermoondog 4
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After the person has died. They claim it is painful (as well as illegal) to do it beforehand.
2007-04-23 13:24:34
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answered by Darlene B 2
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2 minutes ago.
2007-04-23 13:07:32
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answered by susan e 4
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after death
2007-04-23 13:11:30
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answered by Anonymous
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