Challenges of Today and the Facilities of Tomorrow in Medicolegal Autopsy

We continually strive to understand our client’s perspective and what is driving their business model. SmithGroup hosted an interactive dialogue following the National Association of Medical Examiner’s (NAME) annual conference with 12 participants including medical examiners, coroners, forensic experts, architects and planners.

The discussion focused on the current challenges for the array of professions in medicolegal autopsies, as well as the future state including next gen autopsy zones, opportunities for automation, training of tomorrow's staff, and the role of imaging. Below are our findings on the state of the industry, disruptors and ongoing needs.