Forensic Pathology
Professional Pathology Services autopsy service provides support
for both the Palmetto Health campuses, as well as providing forensic
pathology services for Richland County. The main objective for
hospital-generated autopsies is clinical-pathological correlation.
The information collected from the autopsy is discussed with the
clinician and, if necessary, with family members to provide relevant
details of the patient's life. Family members may contract with the
autopsy service for a private autopsy on a fee per service basis.
A forensic autopsy is usually conducted for people who have
died as a result of an unnatural, untimely, or suspicious death.
These cases are under the jurisdiction of the Richland County
Coroner who authorizes the autopsy. The information gained
from the examination is intended to not only provide information
for the cause of death, but also the manner of death.
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