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. 1995 May;71(835):269–272. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.71.835.269

Asking relatives for permission for a post mortem examination.

S J Sherwood 1, R D Start 1
PMCID: PMC2398102  PMID: 7596929

Abstract

This article discusses the possible aims, benefits, and also the content, format and timing of training in one specific aspect of clinical practice; how to request permission for post mortems.

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