Category: Postmortem Examination

Accreditation Document Repository

Medium Office: Autopsy and External Examination Document

This policy example provides guidance around conducting forensic autopsies and external examinations – including autopsy photographs and equipment – and addresses standards for IACME Morgue Facilities, section “C”. This example is reflective of a medium-sized office that performs autopsies in-house and at other facilities.

July 2025

Accreditation Document Repository

Large Office: Postmortem Examination Documents

These documents pertain to autopsy reports and performing forensic examinations, and address standards for NAME Morgue Operations, section “C”. These examples are reflective of a large office that performs autopsies in-house.

June 2025

Accreditation Document Repository

Small Office: Postmortem Examination Documents

These documents pertain to autopsies and forensic exams, guidelines surrounding forensic pathologists – including haz mat procedures – and address standards for IACME Agency Practices, section “A” as well as IACME Morgue Facilities, section “C”. These examples are reflective of a small office that performs autopsies in-house.

June 2025

Accreditation Document Repository

Large Office: Postmortem Examination Documents

These documents pertain to postmortem examination and general responsibilities of the forensic pathologist, and address standards for NAME Morgue Operations, section “C” and IACME Agency Practices, section “A” as well as IACME Morgue Facilities, section “C”. These examples are reflective of a large office that performs autopsies in-house.

May 2025