The autopsy: legal and ethical principles.

Abstract:

:Recent controversies both in Australia and overseas have focused public attention on autopsy practice. It has become apparent that there is an increasing expectation amongst the public for more detailed information concerning autopsy procedures and, in particular, tissue retention. This article attempts to review the legal and ethical issues with respect to postmortem examination in Australia and to contemplate potential offences and penalties should such obligations be breached.

journal_name

Pathology

journal_title

Pathology

authors

Lynch MJ

doi

10.1080/00313020120105660

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2002-02-01 00:00:00

pages

67-70

issue

1

eissn

0031-3025

issn

1465-3931

journal_volume

34

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