Does Organ Donation Impact on Forensic Outcomes? A Review of Coronial Outcomes and Criminal Trial Proceedings

ConclusionsOrgan donation, where permitted, had limited impact on autopsy evidence and any subsequent court proceedings. Where organ donation was not permitted, autopsy evidence did not significantly alter coronial findings or judicial outcomes.

Source: Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine - August 28, 2019 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research