A Case of Need
According to John, autopsies are required to be performed under what circumstances?
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John notes that autopsies are required by law when a patient dies under violent or unusual circumstances, dies within 24 hours of being admitted into a hospital, dies outside of the hospital while not under a doctor's care, or is dead on arrival at the hospital.