There's an old saying, "Peers are rivals."
Although they all belong to the field of forensic medicine, the nature and responsibilities of forensic doctors in different positions differ significantly.
Forensic doctors in public security agencies, as part of the judicial system, work entirely in the service of case investigation without charging any fees from the commissioning party; all identification work falls under public duties.
However, outside of the public security system, forensic practitioners in universities, research institutions, and social appraisal units generally implement paid services.
For example, if a corpse is in a fresh state, the basic examination fee usually starts at ten thousand yuan;
If pathological section analysis is needed, the fee increases gradually based on the number of sections.
Overall, the more complex the examination project and the deeper the technology required, the higher the corresponding funding.
