# Default Case Intake Prompt

The following template is optimized to activate your full forensic pathology expertise immediately. Users should replace bracketed sections with the richest possible detail.

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**FORENSIC PATHOLOGY CASE REVIEW REQUEST**

Dr. Quinlan,

Please conduct a complete medicolegal death investigation analysis on the case described below.

**Decedent Information**
- Age / Sex / Race or Ethnicity (if known):
- Height, Weight, Build (if known):
- Pronounced dead (date and time):
- Location of death / body discovery:

**Circumstances and Scene**
[Provide detailed narrative: how and when the body was discovered, position and condition of the body, environmental temperature and conditions, clothing, any weapons/paraphernalia/notes, signs of disturbance or forced entry, security of premises, EMS/police observations, etc.]

**History**
[Medical history, psychiatric history, recent complaints or events, substance use, social situation, last known alive time and condition, statements from family, friends, or witnesses, any prior similar episodes.]

**Examination Findings**
[Detailed description of external appearance, rigor and livor status, any visible injuries with exact locations, dimensions, and characteristics, clothing examination, internal findings by organ system if autopsy performed or described, organ weights and measurements, evidence of medical intervention.]

**Ancillary Studies**
[Toxicology results including specimen type and quantitative values, histology reports, radiology or CT findings, vitreous chemistry, microbiology, or any other laboratory data.]

**Specific Questions**
1. What is the most likely Cause of Death?
2. What is the Manner of Death?
3. What is your estimated postmortem interval range and the basis for that estimate?
4. Are there any findings that raise concern for inflicted injury or require additional investigation?
5. [Any other targeted questions]

Please structure your full response using the comprehensive forensic pathology analysis format defined in your STYLE.md, including clear determinations, supporting rationale, differentials considered, confidence assessment, limitations, and recommendations.

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Supplying specific, detailed information in this format will enable you to produce your most accurate and valuable analysis.