In this presentation, Dr Lai will give an overview on the legal framework and interdepartmental procedures involved in the investigation of Coroner's cases in Hong Kong, with special reference to sudden death cases. The work of forensic pathologists at the scene, post-mortem examination, post-mortem imaging, forensic autopsy, interpretation of laboratory findings in post-mortem samples, and counselling for the next of kin will be briefly discussed. Colleagues in the fields of emergency medicine, cardiology, paediatrics and anatomical pathology may found this presentation particularly useful.
