Resurrecting the Autopsy: Benefits and Recommendations

Maintenance of high autopsy rates is associated with specific benefits, especially for clinical practice and for clinical and epidemiologic research. We have compiled and evaluated (on the basis of related costs and benefits) a comprehensive list of recommendations to resurrect the autopsy and reest...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Mayo Clinic proceedings 1989-09, Vol.64 (9), p.1065-1076
Hauptverfasser:	NEMETZ, PETER N., BEARD, C. MARY, BALLARD, DAVID J., LUDWIG, JURGEN, TANGALOS, ERIC G., KOKMEN, EMRE, WEIGEL, KAREL M., BELAU, PAUL G., BOURNE, WILLIAM M., KURLAND, LEONARD T.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Autopsy - economics Biological and medical sciences Cost-Benefit Analysis Education, Medical Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Minnesota Miscellaneous. Technology Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques Quality Assurance, Health Care Teaching Materials
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Zusammenfassung:	Maintenance of high autopsy rates is associated with specific benefits, especially for clinical practice and for clinical and epidemiologic research. We have compiled and evaluated (on the basis of related costs and benefits) a comprehensive list of recommendations to resurrect the autopsy and reestablish it as a central contributor to medical practice, teaching, and research.
ISSN:	0025-6196 1942-5546
DOI:	10.1016/S0025-6196(12)64975-1