Morgue

Name :Azhar Abbas

Student ID: BSSE23107-B
Project Description

Project Name: Morgue

A morgue, also known as a mortuary, is a facility designed for the storage and
examination of deceased human bodies pending identification, investigation, or
autopsy.
A morgue, essential in both medical and forensic
contexts, serves as a facility for the dignified storage and
examination of deceased bodies.
Equipped with cold storage units, examination rooms,
and forensic equipment, it facilitates autopsies, forensic
examinations, and documentation crucial for determining
causes of death and gathering legal evidence.
Purpose

A morgue, also known as a mortuary, serves as a facility for the respectful and dignified handling,
examination, and storage of deceased human bodies. Its primary objectives include:

• Providing temporary Storage for bodies awaiting identification,

autopsy, or further investigation.
• Facilitating Forensic examinations and Autopsies to determine
the cause, manner, and circumstances of death.
• Supporting law enforcement, medical professionals, and
researchers in their Investigations, medical inquiries, and
educational endeavors.
Intended User:
1.Medical Professionals:
Forensic pathologists, medical examiners, and coroners utilize morgue facilities for conducting
autopsies, examining bodies, and gathering forensic evidence to ascertain the cause of death and
document findings accurately.
2.Law Enforcement Agencies:
Detectives, forensic investigators, and crime scene technicians rely on morgues for the
examination of bodies, collection of evidence, and collaboration with medical experts to aid
criminal investigations and legal proceedings.
3.Legal Authorities:
Attorneys, prosecutors, and judges may utilize morgue reports, autopsy findings, and expert
testimonies as crucial evidence in legal cases involving homicides, accidents, or suspicious deaths.
Requirements:
Functional Requirements:
Functional Requirements:
❑ Basic Requirements include :
• Adding, Viewing, Searching, Deleting and Modifying the Data.

❑ Additional Requirements include:

• Autopsy Scheduling Management
• Forensic Analysis/ Post Mortem
• Inventory Management
• Reporting and Notification
Non-Functional Requirements

Non-Functional Requirements Include:

➢ Instant Help
➢ Staff Section (Attendance, Salary, Duties Management)
➢ Performance
➢ Usability(Good To Use Interface)
➢ Emergency
Challenges and Solutions:
Anticipated challenges in the requirements gathering process for a Morgue project may
include:
❑ Sensitive Nature of the Environment:
Morgues deal with deceased individuals and sensitive information related to their deaths.
Obtaining accurate and comprehensive requirements may be challenging due to the
emotionally charged atmosphere and the need for discretion.
❑ Complexity of Stakeholder Needs:
Various stakeholders, including medical examiners, law enforcement agencies, legal
authorities, and medical researchers, may have diverse and sometimes conflicting
requirements for the morgue facility.
❑ Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
Compliance with strict legal and regulatory standards, such as privacy laws, health and safety
regulations, and accreditation requirements, poses challenges in gathering requirements that
satisfy all necessary criteria.
Challenges and Solutions:
To overcome these challenges, the following Strategies/Solutions can be proposed:
❑ Establish Clear Communication Channels:
Create an open and transparent communication environment where stakeholders feel
comfortable expressing their needs and concerns. Establish regular meetings, focus groups,
or surveys to gather feedback and ensure all perspectives are considered.
❑ Engage Stakeholders Early and Often:
Involve stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and roles in the requirements gathering
process from the outset. Conduct interviews, workshops, or site visits to understand their
specific requirements, priorities, and constraints.
❑ Utilize Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as
forensic pathologists, legal advisors, and regulatory compliance specialists, to navigate
complex requirements and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards.