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	== General Overview ==		== General Overview ==
-	A forensic pathologist, also known as a medical examiner, is a highly trained physician who determines the cause of death of a corpse. This is typically for an individual who has died suddenly or suspiciously. Responsibilities include performing autopsies, reviewing medical histories, analysing crime scene evidence, and listening to witness testimonials<ref name="American">American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Retrieved from: http://www.sfu.ca/~ganderso/forensic_science.htm</ref>. Further, a forensic pathologist can be a witness in court trials based on their results or as an expert witness. In Canada, forensic pathologists work under regulations of the Coroners Act<ref> name="Ontario">Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Corrections. Retrieved from: http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/DeathInvestigations/Pathology/pathology_main.html</ref>.	+	A forensic pathologist, also known as a medical examiner, is a highly trained physician who determines the cause of death of a corpse. This is typically for an individual who has died suddenly or suspiciously. Responsibilities include performing autopsies, reviewing medical histories, analysing crime scene evidence, and listening to witness testimonials<ref name="American">American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Retrieved from: http://www.sfu.ca/~ganderso/forensic_science.htm</ref>. Further, a forensic pathologist can be a witness in court trials based on their results or as an expert witness. In Canada, forensic pathologists work under regulations of the Coroners Act<ref name="Ontario">Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Corrections. Retrieved from: http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/DeathInvestigations/Pathology/pathology_main.html</ref>.
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	== Duties ==		== Duties ==
-	Responsibilities of a forensic pathologist include performing autopsies, which requires them to examine the body of a deceased individual. An autopsy may be restricted to a specific organ or region of the body. Autopsies are performed to determine the cause of death, for legal purposes, and for education and research. A forensic pathologist may also reviewing medical histories. The medical history of an individual includes information of every past medical intervention. Other duties include analyzing crime scene evidence and listening to witness testimonials<ref> name="American"</ref>. Further, a forensic pathologist can be a witness in court trials based on their results or as an expert witness.	+	Responsibilities of a forensic pathologist include performing autopsies, which requires them to examine the body of a deceased individual. An autopsy may be restricted to a specific organ or region of the body. Autopsies are performed to determine the cause of death, for legal purposes, and for education and research. A forensic pathologist may also reviewing medical histories. The medical history of an individual includes information of every past medical intervention. Other duties include analyzing crime scene evidence and listening to witness testimonials<ref name="American"</ref>. Further, a forensic pathologist can be a witness in court trials based on their results or as an expert witness.
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Forensic Pathologist

General Overview

A forensic pathologist, also known as a medical examiner, is a highly trained physician who determines the cause of death of a corpse. This is typically for an individual who has died suddenly or suspiciously. Responsibilities include performing autopsies, reviewing medical histories, analysing crime scene evidence, and listening to witness testimonials^[1]. Further, a forensic pathologist can be a witness in court trials based on their results or as an expert witness. In Canada, forensic pathologists work under regulations of the Coroners Act^[2].

Duties

Responsibilities of a forensic pathologist include performing autopsies, which requires them to examine the body of a deceased individual. An autopsy may be restricted to a specific organ or region of the body. Autopsies are performed to determine the cause of death, for legal purposes, and for education and research. A forensic pathologist may also reviewing medical histories. The medical history of an individual includes information of every past medical intervention. Other duties include analyzing crime scene evidence and listening to witness testimonials^[3]