So lets say someone died from a heart attack.
And the doctors know they died from a heart attack.
Would that decease person still have to get an autopsy?
Also this all took place in california.
2007-12-05 03:03:29 · 15 answers · asked by wtf carly no. 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, its just done under certain circumstances.
Unless there are criminal or suspicious activities an autopsy has to be requested and the "next of kin" (or other parts of the family as well) has to grant it.
In the case at hand, I don't think that would have to happen. In that case, it would probably have to be asked for by a person wanting it.
2007-12-05 03:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by Yun 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually, if a doctor can certify that a person died of natural causes in a hospital, there is no need for an autopsy. If, however, there are questionable circumstances, an autopsy is mandatory.
State laws will vary.
2007-12-05 03:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by Spots^..^B4myeyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, an autopsy is normally performed when the person who dies has not been attended by a physician at the time of death. There are very few deaths not attended by a physician.
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2007-12-05 03:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by scottclear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some religious practices forbid an autopsy of a loved one
2007-12-05 03:11:22 · answer #4 · answered by boardupking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
autopsies are ordered in the cases of questionable deaths. if it is known that the heart attack was the cause of death, there shouldnt be any cause for a police ordered autopsy. if family members are not sure themselves, they can request an autopsy to be sure of the cause of death.
2007-12-05 03:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by kevins hippy chick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's my understanding that an autopsy must be performed if the person was found dead in a public place.
2007-12-05 03:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by judith w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason they give one is if they are not sure of the cause of death. Most families of the deceased don't want this done unless they don't know why they died.
2007-12-05 03:08:28 · answer #7 · answered by A W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. An autopsy should only be done if the death occurred under suspicious circumstances.
2007-12-05 03:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by bizou_bear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 06:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends -- did they die under a phsyicians care? Were they hospitalized at the time of death? Did they have known cardiac disease?
Is there a family doctor who is willing to sign off on the death certificate?
2007-12-05 03:08:30 · answer #10 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋