forensic science clarify the autopsy guidelines “Unnatural death”

Bangkok, April 30 – Institute of Forensic Science. clarified the autopsy guidelines for 5 cases of unnatural deaths and requiring doctors to notify the police to send additional autopsy corpses in 11 cases where identity cannot be identified May cause death, death from toxic substances, or relatives suspect the cause of death. After the cyanide poisoning case

Dr. Sarawut talks about the guidelines and standards of autopsy of the Institute of Forensic Science. The autopsy will start from the examination of the crime scene by doctors and investigators. According to the Criminal Code, Section 150, which requires the investigation officer of the locality where the body is located. with forensic medicine doctors who received certifications or receive a letter of approval from the Medical Council Fast autopsy, according to Section 148 of the Criminal Code, requires an autopsy of a corpse that died unnaturally, namely: 1. Suicide 2. Being killed by someone else 3. Being attacked by an animal. 4. Accidental death 5. Death without apparent cause and including death while in the custody of the officer

Dr. Sarawut said that at present, the above-mentioned work of the Institute of Forensic Science The autopsy standards were prepared and the quality was guaranteed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Thailand. The examination of the body was done by a forensic physician and in accordance with the operational guidelines of the Royal College of Pathologists of Thailand. which was directed by the Subcommittee on Forensic Medicine Standards Emphasis on effective performance and in the same direction.

According to the operational guidelines, the physician must inform the investigating officer to deliver the whole body. or part of it for further autopsy in the following cases

Could not determine who the deceased was. and an autopsy may help identify

skeletal corpse or a charred corpse

Death caused by, or may result from being caused by someone else.

Death caused by the action of an officer which claimed to perform official duties

An unnatural death while in the custody of an officer which claimed to perform official duties

Unexpected and Unexplained Child Deaths

death caused by poisoning

traffic-related deaths

Death due to occupational injuries, electric shock, drowning without sight

can’t identify or the cause of death can be assumed

Someone who suspects the cause of death or the circumstances of death Or there may be a problem with receiving the benefits of the deceased.

spokesperson for the Institute of Forensic Science further said In the event that the deceased has received an autopsy at the scene and falls into the aforementioned manner The body will be transported to the post-mortem room. The body will be examined in detail. Including the delivery of various biological objects such as blood, vitreous fluid, gastrointestinal tract, urine to find substances or drugs that may be the cause of death, in accordance with autopsy standards. which has been certified by the Royal College of Pathologists

However, according to the Forensic Science Services Act, 2016, Section 5 (4) is open to relatives of the deceased who are suspicious of the cause of death. You can request a repeat autopsy at the Institute of Forensic Science. to build confidence, transparency, direct justice and in accordance with the policy of the Ministry of Justice That has focused on the process that causes social justice. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency