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Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1  \n2. The coroner’s post mortem examination ....................................................... 1  \nDo I need to give my consent for a coroner’s post mortem examination?..... 1  \nWhat is a post mortem examination? ............................................................. 1  \nWhat might a post mortem examination tell you? ......................................... 1  \nWhat happens during a post mortem examination?....................................... 2  \nDoes a post mortem examination include genetic testing? ............................ 2  \nWhere and when is a post mortem examination done and how long does it take?................................................................................................................. 3  \nWho else would be present at a post mortem examination? ......................... 3  \n3. What if a pathologist recommends special examination and retention of an organ? .............................................................................................................. 3  \nAre organs retained in every case?.................................................................. 3  \nHow will I know if organs are temporarily retained? ...................................... 4  \nWhat happens when the post mortem report is completed?......................... 4  \nWhat happens if I do not share my wishes or I cannot be contacted? ........... 4  \n4. 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