Multiple choice

T/F A coroner must have a medical license to perform autopsies

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unlike medical examiners, coroners are often elected local officials who are not required to have a medical degree or license. When an autopsy is necessary, the coroner delegates the procedure to a licensed forensic pathologist rather than performing it themselves. Therefore, a coroner does not need a medical license to hold office.

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