Benefits and Reasons for a clinical autopsy

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What is the piece of legislation governing any post mortem taking place in the UK?

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The Human tissue authority was set up in 2005 following several scandals in the 1990s which revealed that human remains and tissue were being retained without consent- most notably at Alderhey Children's hospital in Liverpool between 1998-1995 in which over 2,000 organ samples were retained.

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A post mortem is ordered to try and determine cause of death A post mortem takes place as agreed by the hospital and the family

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A post mortem at the coroners request does not require the consent of family members and is legally binding because there is suspicion of some form of foul play.

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Match the purpose of a post mortem and the explaination

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To develop understanding of specific diseases- particularly rare diseases
To allow biopsy for further testing
To allow clinicians and students to learn about the processes of disease in this particular case
To determine cause of death

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Which professional carries out a post mortem?

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Pathologists are doctors who specialise in understanding the nature and cause of disease- the standards required by pathologists are set by the royal college of pathologists and the HTA.

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Who is the main contact between the staff caring out a post mortem and the families of the bereaved?

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Hospital bereavement officers offer support and advice to families and liaise with pathologists and families.

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A post mortem can be requested by a coroner or hospital doctor

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A post mortem will be requested by a coroner because the cause of death is unknown.Yet It can also be requested by a hospital doctor to find out more about a specific illness or cause of death to contribute to medical research.

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Who is the coroner

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An inquest always follows a post mortem

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An inquest is the legal investigation into the circumstances surrounding a persons death and will be required if the coroner can report no pathological or natural reason for death.

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Hospital Post Mortem can only be carried out with consent

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These are post mortems requested by hospital doctors to further understanding of an illness or cause of death: contributing to medical research- this sometimes requires consent prior to death or can be the consent of family members.

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The rate of consented autopsies has fallen in the UK in the last 5 years. In 2013 what percentage of inpatient adult deaths were followed by consented autopsy?

Benefits and Reasons for a clinical autopsy

Question 1 of 1

Temps Restant

What is the piece of legislation governing any post mortem taking place in the UK?

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A post mortem is ordered to try and determine cause of death A post mortem takes place as agreed by the hospital and the family

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Match the purpose of a post mortem and the explaination

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Diagnostic

Educational

Research

Technical

To develop understanding of specific diseases- particularly rare diseases

To allow biopsy for further testing

To allow clinicians and students to learn about the processes of disease in this particular case

To determine cause of death

Which professional carries out a post mortem?

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Who is the main contact between the staff caring out a post mortem and the families of the bereaved?

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A post mortem can be requested by a coroner or hospital doctor

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Who is the coroner

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An inquest always follows a post mortem

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Hospital Post Mortem can only be carried out with consent

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The rate of consented autopsies has fallen in the UK in the last 5 years. In 2013 what percentage of inpatient adult deaths were followed by consented autopsy?

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