Obtaining consent for autopsy

AUTOR(ES)

McDermott, Michael B

FONTE

BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

RESUMO

Consent for autopsy is usually obtained by the consultant in charge of the case. Given the detailed information now required, should pathologists take on this role?

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