The Autopsy in Geriatrics†
- 1 January 1975
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Vol. 23 (1) , 1-10
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1975.tb00373.x
Abstract
The marked decline in the autopsy rate is a serious matter that is not receiving enough attention in the present medical system. Before 1940, a high rate of postmortem examinations was a mark of distinction for a hospital and the findings contributed greatly to our knowledge of disease. This should continue. In geriatrics, a valuable goal is the differentiation of pathologic processes from the process of aging. One outstanding factor in the neglect of the autopsy is the cost to the hospital or other institution; moreover, the cost is not reimbursable by third-party insurance payers. The Pathology Resource Center is proposed as a solution for the problem. Regional autopsy centers could serve the surrounding institutions with greater competence and economy. Medicine should no longer be restricted regarding the valuable contributions to knowledge provided by autopsy findings.Keywords
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