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*The power a person that is designated as ''power of attorney for health care decisions'' does not have the authority to consent for an autopsy; their power ends with death (unless they are also the ''executer of the estate''). | *The power a person that is designated as ''power of attorney for health care decisions'' does not have the authority to consent for an autopsy; their power ends with death (unless they are also the ''executer of the estate''). | ||
===Religious objections=== | |||
There are religious objections to autopsy among Jews and Muslims.<ref name=Ref_HospAuto43>{{Ref HospAuto|43}}</ref><ref name=Ref_HospAuto47>{{Ref HospAuto|47}}</ref> | |||
==External exam== | ==External exam== | ||