M4 Project: Autopsy Documentation Instructions

Overview

In this project you use an autopsy diagram to describe wounds found on a body.  Wound documentation is important with understanding manner and cause of death and can assist an investigator in solving a crime.  Investigators must realize the role of a coroner and medical examiner and the assistance they can provide in solving a crime 

Instructions

1. To begin, you will need pens and markers and download/print out the blank Autopsy Report diagram.
2. Review the autopsy report on our victim.
3. On the diagram form, document the injuries with a pens/markers according to the autopsy report findings.
   
4. Include cause and manner of death on the top of the autopsy diagram form.
   
5. Take a photo of your completed autopsy diagram form.