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14 July 2024
Scanning the dead: The machine replacing autopsies
The Age has featured Dr. Chris O’Donnell, Forensic Radiologist at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, and his transformative use of CT scans.
These scans provide a precise and less invasive method for determining causes of death, advancing forensic science, and offering comfort to families.
With a comprehensive library of forensic CT scans, the VIFM is at the forefront of research and investigation. Dr. Linda Iles, our head pathologist, underscores the research potential of these scans, which aid in solving complex cases of sudden unexpected deaths and traumatic incidents.
Watch the video below to delve further into the future of forensic radiology at the VIFM, including the upcoming installation of an MRI scanner.
You can watch the original video on The Age’s YouTube Channel – click here.
Film Credit: SMH and The Age. The VIFM does not own the copyright to this video and is sharing it for the benefit of the health and wellbeing of the Victorian community.
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