In some instances, a person may have specified his or her desire for an autopsy, perhaps in conversation or by signing a personal directive. Most states require permission from a doctor, next of kin ...

On numerous occasions, we have witnessed a postmortem, or an autopsy, being conducted on deceased individuals—particularly in cases of suspected murder or suicide. At times, we have seen postmortems ...

Physicians and nurses need to understand the process and procedures of an autopsy to be able to answer patients' and family members' questions. A family confronted with a difficult decision, such as ...

ATLANTA (AP) — An autopsy was performed Friday on rapper Rich Homie Quan, but his cause of death won’t be given until further tests are completed, officials said. Georgia’s Fulton County medical ...

ATLANTA (AP) — An autopsy has been performed on rapper Rich Homie Quan, but his cause of death won’t be given until further tests are completed. Georgia’s Fulton County Medical Examiner said the ...