18. When post-mortem examination necessary

Terms defined in s 2

• cause of death

  cause of death

  Defined · s 2

  “cause of death” includes not only the apparent cause of death as ascertainable by inspection or examination of the body, but also all matters necessary to enable an opinion to be formed as to the manner in which the deceased came by his or her death;

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• Coroner

  Coroner

  Defined · s 2

  “Coroner” means a Coroner appointed under section 3(1), and includes the State Coroner;

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• pathologist

  pathologist

  Defined · s 2

  “pathologist” means a medical practitioner who is registered as a specialist in pathology under the Medical Registration Act 1997;

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