Crime wreaks havoc on the very framework of our society, no one is immune from it. Regardless of race, background, or financial status, crime can and will touch your life in a negative way. The role of the criminal investigator is to fill the gap from suspect to victim. The investigative function centers around the…
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Toxicology testing is a vital piece of the post mortem investigative puzzle. Many investigators confuse the importance of toxicology in cases where no autopsy is being conducted. An even greater danger is submitting fluids for testing but then making an incorrect determination because of the miss-interpretations of the results. To better understand the dangers and…
Read MoreWork law enforcement or ME/C death investigations long enough and you will end up in court. Whether you are testifying in a criminal case or a civil proceeding, there are things you can do to prepare for testimony. Done correctly, you will leave the stand with your integrity and professional image intact. Done wrong, it…
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A prevalent concern, but under-recognized, public health problem of distressing and harmful resident-to-resident interactions in dementia in long-term care homes (LTC) (such as nursing homes and assisted living residences), is a major issue facing many countries today. This increase can, in part, be attributed to the growing population of older adults from the Baby…
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As we begin 2017 I want to thank you for a great 2016 and look forward to everything possible in 2017. I plan to expand training options and continue to develop online training through video and podcast. As a death investigator, or whatever career you are in, goals and action plans are vital if you…
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What does a medical examiner do? What is the responsibility of the Medicolegal Investigator? Do you know how to properly answer questions on a death certificate relating to cause of death v. mechanism. Forensic Pathology and Death Investigation This episode is an audio version of a presentation by Dr. Judy Melinek in March 2014. Dr….
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What does a medical examiner do? What is the responsibility of the Medicolegal Investigator? Do you know how to properly answer questions on a death certificate relating to cause of death v. mechanism. Forensic Pathology and Death Investigation This episode is an audio version of a presentation by Dr. Judy Melinek in March 2014. Dr….
Read MoreOVERVIEW OF THE MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATION SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES Randy Hanzlick The medicolegal death investigation system is responsible for conducting death investigations and certifying the cause and manner of unnatural and unexplained deaths. Unnatural and unexplained deaths include homicides, suicides, unintentional injuries, drug-related deaths, and other deaths that are sudden or unexpected. Approximately…
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If you want to be seen and respected as a professional, might I say you need to act like a professional first. In this episode I talk about what I believe are the ten most important areas you should guard and improve if you want to build a professional image. These are not in…
Read MoreThe role of the medicolegal death investigator is to investigate any death that falls under the jurisdiction of the medical examiner or coroner, including all suspicious, violent, unexplained and unexpected deaths. A death investigation is a process whereby a coroner or forensic pathologist seeks to understand how and why a person died. A coroner…
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