New Protocol for Post-mortem Procedure
The Union Health Ministry has notified new protocol for post-mortem procedure.
Apart from aiding the family of the deceased, the revision was also aimed at promoting organ donation and transplant as organs could be harvested in the stipulated time window after the procedure.
After Sunset Clause
- As per the new protocol, post-mortem can now be performed after sunset in hospitals having adequate infrastructure.
- Video recording of post-mortem will be done for all post-mortem conducted in the night to rule out any suspicion.
Prohibitions
- Cases under categories such as homicide, suicide, rape, decomposed bodies, suspected foul play should not be subjected for post-mortem ....
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