What's the difference between a post-mortem and an autopsy?

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  1. Mos

    MossMan Active Member

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    Anyone know?
     
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    Mmmmmmm thats a stiff one.
     
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    no difference

    i didn't think .

    think they're interchangeable terms but i could be talking ******
     
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    RE: no difference

    Autopsy is the American term for the our version of the post mortem - I think.
     
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    This is what I was told by a member of the coroners office in April after the death of my Mother.</p>

    A post-mortem is carried out to determine the cause of death. An autopsy is carried out to determine a 'reason' for the cause of death.</p>

    Didn't do much good for us as things went to inquest and we're still waiting for the results.</p>
     
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    Cheers

    We are in same situation with girlfriends father.
     
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