The role of the autopsy in modern medical practice. A review.
The role of the autopsy in modern medical practice is reviewed in the light of waning clinical interest. After a historical introduction, the reasons for this lessening interest in the autopsy, its values and its limitations are discussed, and followed by consideration of the possible future pattern of postmortem investigation.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001344:Autopsy / Q000379:methods; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D009026:Mortality; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D010336:Pathology / Q000193:education; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D011786:Quality Control; D012380:Role; D013019:South Africa; D013663:Teaching