A Model Medical Examiner Law.

Authors :: Weedn VW
Source :: Academic forensic pathology [Acad Forensic Pathol] 2022 Jun; Vol. 12 (2), pp. 41-51. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 May 04.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Background: Legal systems for medicolegal death investigation in the United States are varied. A 1954 model medical examiner law was initially embraced by a few states but did not gain widespread support and was woefully inadequate. The 2009 National Commission on Forensic Science recommended the creation of an updated model medical examiner legislation.<br />Methods: Various considerations for policymakers are explored.<br />Results: A model law is proposed.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosures & Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: The authors, reviewers, editors, and publication staff do not report any relevant conflicts of interest.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2022.)