I’ve added the next section in my series on gunshot wounds. This is a primer on different types of ammunition for both rifled and non-rifled firearms. Check it out here. The next one after this will be the largest … Read the rest
Gunshot wounds
I have added the first section in a series on gunshot wound deaths. The rest will be coming shortly, stay tuned!… Read the rest
Coroners vs. Medical Examiners
Introduction
Hello everyone. Today I’d like to get into a discussion about the distinction between coroners and medical examiners. It’s not uncommon for people to use the two terms interchangeably, which is something that chafes a lot of medical examiners. … Read the rest
Death Certification
I have added a quick primer on death certification under the education tab. More forensics-focused topics will be coming in the future. I just wanted to get some of the basics out of the way first. Enjoy!… Read the rest
Introduction
I have added a quick primer on the primary function of the medical examiner. This lecture concerns how cause and manner of death are determined as well as a brief overview of the tools we use to get there. You … Read the rest
Welcome
Hello there and welcome to a (very) early version of my website, DailyFp. My goal is to be able to provide a window into the daily activities of a working medical examiner. This will be in the form of educational … Read the rest