Leichenschau: Die

The (post-mortem examination) is the formal medical examination of a deceased person to confirm death, determine the cause and manner of death, and establish the time of death. It is a legal requirement in Germany and a critical step before a death certificate can be issued or a funeral can take place. 1. Purpose and Legal Framework

Resident hospital physicians typically handle the procedure. Die Leichenschau

In public places or cases of suspected foul play, forensic physicians or the police are involved. 3. The Procedure Step-by-Step Die Leichenschau - Thieme E-Books & E-Journals - The Procedure Step-by-Step Die Leichenschau - Thieme E-Books

Doctors must distinguish between natural death (from internal illness) and non-natural/unclear death (accident, suicide, or crime). Totenflecke or Totenstarre ).

It ensures death is certain by identifying "sure signs of death" (e.g., Totenflecke or Totenstarre ).