title: [The extraordinary death].
abstract: The examination of a deceased person is an important duty for physicians. It comprises the certification of death, the certification of the identity of the deceased, a thorough examination of the body, an estimation of the moment of death and ends with the decision, if death was caused by a certain or possible violent cause in which case it must be reported to the authorities. Problems and pitfalls are discussed on the basis of practical case presentations.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Bern. plattner@irm.unibe.ch
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Plattner
authors.forename: Ulrich
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Zollinger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D013557:Switzerland