These examinations are not normally performed during out of normal working hours and a radiographer has no obligation to perform cadaver examinations.

If, due to exceptional circumstances, a post mortem and skeletal survey are required out of hours, radiographers trained in paediatric and forensic techniques, in accordance with local employing authority protocol, should perform the skeletal survey.

Employing authority protocol should contain a register of forensic radiographers willing to perform out of hours skeletal survey examinations.