The medical discipline that determines the cause and manner of death, typically through autopsy, in cases of legal interest.
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What It ExaminesHuman remains, through autopsy and related examination, to establish the cause, manner and, where possible, time of death. 1 Formalized YearSourced to the subject's own accountDates to Charles Norris becoming the first Chief Medical Examiner of New York City in 1918, widely credited with establishing the modern, physician-led medical examiner model in the United States. Known LimitationSourced to the subject's own accountCause and manner of death determinations rest on the pathologist's interpretation of autopsy findings and available case information, and cognitive bias can unconsciously influence that judgment. 2 Cross-Tradition Connections
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