An experienced forensic professional with a background in pathology, Dr. Danielo Perez resides in Austin, Texas. He has performed autopsies and offered expert witness testimony. In addition, Dr. Danielo Perez is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
One of the activities of NAME has been the creation of accreditation standards that can be applied to US systems and offices that engage in the medicolegal investigation of death. The process involves peer review, and it seeks to improve the performance of systems and offices by foregrounding constructive criticism and objective evaluation. Notably, systems and offices (rather than individuals) undergo the process and ultimately receive accreditation.
According to policies adopted in January 2017, NAME accreditation lasts for four years, after which the offices or systems concerned can pursue re-accreditation. The population that a given office serves determines its inspection and accreditation fee structure.
