Is it possible to perform a medical forensic examination on an unconscious patient while they are in the operating room?

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Is it possible to perform a medical forensic examination on an unconscious patient while they are in the operating room?

Asked on June 13, 2009 under Malpractice Law, Delaware

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

I don't understand your question.  Medical forensic examination how? Ordered/subpoened by the police? You need to provide more information. The answer is yes in certain situations.  Or when samples are taken and given to the lab, the police can subpoena the records, findings, charts, etc.


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