Autopsy: Learning from the Dead (Cleveland Clinic Guide) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596240458 ISBN 13: 9781596240452

Publisher: Cleveland Clinic Pr, 2007

Synopsis

In the past several years, forensic pathology has been the focus of multiple television programs and bestselling novels and, in some respects, has become a glamorous profession. The reality is far different: In fact, autopsy has been the focus of considerable controversy since its inception. This book focuses on that reality and reveals just what we really do learn from the dead. Despite a recent decline in autopsy rates, its merits are actually considerable. In addition to determining the cause of death in criminal cases, it plays a role in establishing public trust in medicine, provides therapeutic value for surviving family members, and benefits the population as a whole by allowing for surveillance and detection of certain disease processes. Autopsy remains a mainstay of medical education, affording a unique opportunity to perform many types of research. This guide dispels myths and is an invaluable resource for families who are faced with decisions regarding autopsy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cleveland Clinic Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596240458
• ISBN 13: 9781596240452
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 149
• Editor: Prayson Richard A. M.D.