Can you be denied an autopsy?
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Can you be denied an autopsy?
The immediate family has the right to refuse or agree to a hospital autopsy of the deceased. They may also choose to consent to an autopsy, but limit the extent of the examination. They can also decide whether or not organs or samples taken from the body may be kept for further study.
Do they always do an autopsy when someone dies?
No, in fact, most people do not get an autopsy when they die. In cases of suspicious deaths, the medical examiner or coroner can order an autopsy to be performed, even without the consent of the next of kin.
Can a hospital refuse to do an autopsy?
If there are no signs of homicide or suicide, they may be able to refuse. You would have to call an attorney about that. If somebody died because of drug overdose or poisoning, do doctors do autopsy, or it is enough to prove the cause of death by analyses of blood?
What religions do not allow autopsy?
‘ Greek Orthodoxy, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism Except when required by law, autopsies are forbidden. Bahaism, Buddhism, IMonfundamentalist Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Sikhism Autopsies are permitted.
Which religion is cremation unacceptable?
Islam and Cremation Unlike Judaism and Christianity, there is little diversity of opinion about it. Cremation is considered by Islam to be an unclean practice. Muslims are forbidden to take part in the act of cremation in any way, including witnessing the event or even stating approval of it.
Do Jehovah Witnesses believe in autopsy?
Amish generally open to autopsy without restrictions, but cost should be considered. Jehovah’s Witnesses object to body mutilation, but may agree under certain circumstances and should comply when required by law.
