After the forensic medicine department at King's College London closed, human tissue samples and organs held by the department were transferred to Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals.

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Derrick Pounder, professor of forensic medicine from Dundee University, says a national coroner service should be established for England and Wales under the auspices of the Home Office.

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The Milliyet newspaper said a forensic medicine lab will examine samples from Sierra's fingernails as well as hair and other samples from a blanket found near her body.

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Chairman of the British Medical Association's forensic medicine committee, George Fernie, said the prison system lacked a "comprehensive care package" from when someone entered the custodial chain to when they were released.

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Professor Derrick Pounder, an expert in forensic medicine at the University of Dundee, said people travelling to regions where rabies was a problem had to weigh up whether it was sensible to get vaccinated before setting off on their travels.

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Many coroners have little to no experience with medicine or forensic investigation, and they are often politically motivated since they are elected rather than appointed to their post.

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Dr. Welner is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine and Chairman, The Forensic Panel.

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