| Autopsy: Traditional Jewish Laws and Customs "Halacha" | |
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PMID: 20562690 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Judaism has many traditions, customs, rules, and laws, which relate to the proper and ethical disposition of a decedent when a Medical Examiner/Coroner is involved. In almost all United States jurisdictions, statutes mandate the need to determine the cause and manner of death (Coroners' Act PA Pl. 323, num. 130, section 1237). This article is a review of some religious writings, legal precedents, and forensic authorities, which may help to assist the Medical Examiner/Coroner when confronted with a Jewish decedent. There can be flexibility as to the extent that such forensic studies can and should be performed. The final consent and interpretation of the rules, laws, traditions, and customs will rest with the courts and local rabbinic authority. |
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Norman R Goodman; Jeffrey L Goodman; Walter I Hofman |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2010-6-18 |
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Title: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology : official publication of the National Association of Medical Examiners Volume: - ISSN: 1533-404X ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
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Created Date: 2010-6-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8108948 Medline TA: Am J Forensic Med Pathol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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From the *Office of the Chester County Coroner, West Chester, PA; daggerPhoenixville, PA; and double daggerMontgomery County Coroner's Office, Norristown, PA. |
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