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Pathologists' views on consent for autopsy.

A T Williams1, D Morris, N K Patel

  • 1Department of Histopathology, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE, UK.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|November 2, 2002
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Most pathologists in southeast England do not obtain consent for autopsies, preferring senior clinicians to handle this. They believe their role is to guide, not consent, for post-mortem examinations.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Pathology
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Informed consent for autopsy is typically secured by physicians not performing the procedure.
  • A debate exists regarding pathologist involvement in obtaining consent for enhanced informed consent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey consultant pathologists' views on their role in obtaining autopsy consent.
  • To understand current practices and willingness to participate in the consent process.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to consultant pathologists in southeast England.
  • Response rate was 87% (53 of 61 consultants).
  • Data collected on current autopsy practice and involvement in consent.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Empirical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Only 2 of 50 practicing pathologists currently obtain consent.
  • 10 additional pathologists expressed willingness to participate in obtaining consent.
  • The prevailing opinion favors senior clinicians obtaining consent.

Conclusions:

  • Pathologists in this region primarily view their role as providing clinical guidance, not obtaining autopsy consent.
  • The majority prefer consent to be obtained by the patient's treating clinical team.
  • Current pathologist involvement in autopsy consent is minimal.