noun A person who is trained and licensed to perform autopsies and determine the cause of death in cases of suspicious or unexplained circumstances.
Medical examiners work closely with law enforcement agencies to determine the cause of death in criminal cases.
Medical examiners may be called upon to testify as expert witnesses in legal proceedings to provide insights into the cause of death.
A medical examiner is a forensic pathologist who investigates deaths that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances.
Medical examiners provide valuable data for medical research by conducting autopsies and analyzing tissue samples.
Medical examiners play a key role in public health by identifying trends in causes of death and potential outbreaks of diseases.
A medical examiner may be featured in crime novels or TV shows as a character who conducts autopsies and determines cause of death.
A psychologist may consult with a medical examiner to understand the psychological aspects of a deceased individual's life that may have contributed to their death.
A forensic scientist may work closely with a medical examiner to analyze evidence collected from a crime scene and provide scientific expertise in determining cause of death.
Law enforcement officers may rely on the findings and reports of a medical examiner to help solve crimes and build cases against suspects.