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Autopsies |
In cases where reasons for an autopsy have been established, it is up
to the doctor in charge to contact the next of kin in order to obtain
their consent. In this situation, using the information leaflet for the next of kin
may be of help. This leaflet (following the leaflet designed by the
Professional Association of German Pathologists) can be found in our download section.
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If possible, the autopsy should – after an initial phone call during
which the respective time window will be discussed – be requested in
writing. The written request should contain the following data:
- personal details of the deceased
- date of death
- name of client
- copy of autopsy consent (the original copy remains with the patient’s files)
- information on the autopsy extent (for example no brain autopsy)
- short summary of clinical history and course
- relevant laboratory data and results of imaging techniques
- information on particular or unclear findings
- particular questions put to the pathologist
- information on / questions concerning a possible occupational disease
- necessity to asservate tissue for special analyses
- information on known notifiable infectious diseases
- is a clinical-pathological-anatomical demonstration asked for or not
In the download section you will find an autopsy request form. However, you may also request the autopsy online here on our web site.
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