Importance of Forensic Investigation in Determining Cause of Death
Explore the significance of forensic investigation in a case where a middle-aged male was found dead on water but determined to have died from a myocardial infarction. Delve into why drowning was not the stated cause of death and discover methods to uncover the true cause of death. References from Simpson's Forensic Medicine and a detailed case scenario are provided for a comprehensive understanding.
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College of medicine Forensic medicine 21/2/2019 Supervisor: Dr. Khaldoon AlJerian Group 4B presenter: Ibraheem Aldeeri
Case scenario Middle aged male who used to work on board a ship, he was found dead and floating on water by security officials later on it has been found that the cause of death was Myocardial infarction !!
Discussion Mention one importance of forensic investigation in this case. Why did not we say that he died drowning? are there any ways that may help us to look for the cause of death?
Refrencecs https://www.omicsonline.org/open- access/sudden-unexpected-death-by- myocardial-infarction-simulating-drowning-a- case-report-2472-1026-1000126.pdf Simpson's Forensic Medicine, 13th Edition
