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. 1975 Apr 12;49(16):662-4.

The role of the autopsy in modern medical practice. A review

J J Rippey, C J Chatgidakis
  • PMID: 1094563

The role of the autopsy in modern medical practice. A review

J J Rippey et al. S Afr Med J. .

Abstract

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.

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