title: Asking relatives for permission for a post mortem examination.
abstract: This article discusses the possible aims, benefits, and also the content, format and timing of training in one specific aspect of clinical practice; how to request permission for post mortems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Sheffield Medical School, UK.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Sherwood
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Start
mesh_terms: D001344:Autopsy; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D017008:Negotiating; D010565:Persuasive Communication