Are all reported deaths considered a "case" in medicolegal death investigation?

In medicolegal death investigation, not all reported deaths are classified as cases due to the varying nature of deaths and their circumstances. A "case" typically refers to a death that warrants an in-depth investigation due to particular factors such as suspicious circumstances, potential criminal activity, or the need for determining a cause of death that may not be clear.

Certain deaths, such as those due to natural causes in a hospital setting with clear medical history, might not require further investigation and are thus not classified as cases. This streamlined approach allows resources to be allocated efficiently to cases that require more detailed examination.

Considering this, the classification of deaths into cases is determined by specific criteria that often involve legal and medical standards rather than applying a blanket rule to all reported deaths. Each jurisdiction may have its own guidelines regarding what constitutes a case, which further emphasizes the importance of evaluating the circumstances surrounding each death before deciding whether it is a case for investigation.