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*Confirm that there is a '''consent''' from the next of kin to perform the autopsy, and whether it includes any restrictions. | *Confirm that there is a '''consent''' from the next of kin to perform the autopsy, and whether it includes any restrictions (such as only examining the thorax). | ||
*Read the autopsy '''referral''' (if separate from the consent form){{Moderate-begin}} and talk with the referring person and/or family why they want the autopsy and what they want to be investigated in particular, if not already evident from the referral. Surprisingly often, the main reason for performing an autopsy is not the cause of death in itself, but for some other question by the clinician or relative, such as a cause of a dementia. This information helps you focus on the most pertinent locations and possible findings to answer the question.{{Moderate-end}} | *Read the autopsy '''referral''' (if separate from the consent form){{Moderate-begin}} and talk with the referring person and/or family why they want the autopsy and what they want to be investigated in particular, if not already evident from the referral. Surprisingly often, the main reason for performing an autopsy is not the cause of death in itself, but for some other question by the clinician or relative, such as a cause of a dementia. This information helps you focus on the most pertinent locations and possible findings to answer the question.{{Moderate-end}} | ||
*Confirm with any '''supervisor''' what you may do independently do, and at what stages the supervisor will want to inspect it.<ref group=notes>Confirmation with a supervisor ought to be done each time until that person tells that it is not necessary.</ref> | *Confirm with any '''supervisor''' what you may do independently do, and at what stages the supervisor will want to inspect it.<ref group=notes>Confirmation with a supervisor ought to be done each time until that person tells that it is not necessary.</ref> | ||