MEO’s objectives for this project include the following: ▪ Review investigative information, notes and preliminary findings of forensic pathologists, and medical records in cases referred for neuropathologic examination ▪ Perform gross examinations of brains and spinal cords to identify and describe evidence of disease and/or injury ▪ Determine the need for microscopic examinations to further demonstrate or clarify evidence of disease and/or injury, and performing such examinations as needed ▪ Prepare written reports of gross and microscopic examinations which adequately document and describe the findings of these examinations; final signed reports must be submitted within two weeks of performing gross examinations or receiving microscopic slides ▪ Discuss final diagnoses and interpretation of cases with forensic pathologists, attorneys, and other parties as necessary
