autopsy

[dustypuss]

Dose Every body In this country UK have to have a autopsy when you die No matter of the circumstance I,e old age , or murder religion Etc . If so can you request ( while your still alive) That to stop the wits, Not to have a postmortem performed on your self

[stewey]

You might find some information on this site. I really don't think that you have much say in the matter both before your death, and ,obviously, after.

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.a spx?articleId=488

[funnygirl]

No, I think it's only if you die a suspicious death.
When my aunt died, she had an autopsy because she was in good health and died suddenly whilst watching tv.

[bednobs]

no, yu cant say you dont want a postmortem because in some cases it is required by law (ie for unexpected deaths, maternal deaths and deaths that occur within a certain period after surgery)
if the death is expected and 2 doctors can sign the death certificate then no postmortem is required

[toby99]

No you cannot stop it happening -I think they are usually carried out if a GP hasn't seen the patient within the last fourteen days for an illness or obviously if there is something suspicious.