Obtaining permission for an autopsy: Its importance for patients and physicians

James R. Webster; Daniel Derman; Jeffrey Kopin; Jeffrey Glassroth; Roy Patterson

doi:10.1016/0002-9343(89)90305-7

Obtaining permission for an autopsy: Its importance for patients and physicians

James R. Webster^*, Daniel Derman, Jeffrey Kopin, Jeffrey Glassroth, Roy Patterson

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This paper reviews the importance, benefits, and methods of increasing autopsy percentages. Its focus is on specific procedures for obtaining autopsy consent, particularly in terms of addressing the problems that most often interfere with obtaining permission for postmortem examination. Techniques for handling various misconceptions about autopsies are discussed. These guides for postmortem-related discussions with families will lead to improvement in overall physician performance and satisfaction.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	325-326
Number of pages	2
Journal	The American journal of medicine
Volume	86
Issue number	3 C
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9343(89)90305-7
State	Published - 1989

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Webster, J. R., Derman, D., Kopin, J., Glassroth, J., & Patterson, R. (1989). Obtaining permission for an autopsy: Its importance for patients and physicians. The American journal of medicine, 86(3 C), 325-326. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9343(89)90305-7

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