Links & Articles
Experience is one of the greatest teachers, but it shouldn't be the only one. In addition to the lessons we've learned in the field, we've gathered articles, research, and professional resources that have influenced our thinking and helped shape our approach to death investigation.
Consider them additional tools to support your growth, broaden your perspective, and strengthen your work in the field.
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator, 2024
https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/308955.pdf
Death Certification: A Final Service to Your Patient
https://name.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/81c91419-9186-4727-a1cc-356713e613d8.pdf
A Guide For Manner of Death Classification
https://name.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/MANNEROFDEATH.pdf
Davis, Gregory G. M.D.. Mind Your Manners: Part I: History of Death Certification and Manner of Death Classification. The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 18(3):p 219-223, September 1997.
Goodin, Julia M.D.; Hanzlick, Randy M.D..Mind Your Manners: Part II: General Results From the National Association of Medical Examiners Manner of Death Questionnaire, 1995. The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 18(3):p 224-227, September 1997.
Hanzlick, Randy M.D.; Goodin, Julia M.D..Mind Your Manners: Part III: Individual Scenario Results and Discussion of the National Association of Medical Examiners Manner of Death Questionnaire, 1995. The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 18(3):p 228-245, September 1997.
Death Certification: Writing Cause-of-Death Statements
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/writing-cause-of-death-statements.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fnchs%2Fnvss%2Fredirects%2Fwriting-cause-of-death-statements.html