FSC271H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Department Of Justice And Correctional Services, Tomb
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Studies indicates 80% of causes of death can be diagnosed using these techniques. Still should use both virtual and traditional techniques since information about smell and/or texture can be lost. Creates permanent record: review by others + years later. Creates options for families with strong religious beliefs. Known to only pathologists, hospital staff, mortuaries. Post mortem reports do not take note. Pathologists believed they had the right to keep and use organs for own purpose. 1980-1990s: doctors now being questioned, families began refusing hospital post mortems cannot refuse coroner post mortem. In training of pathologists, organ and tissue retention was seen as important part of the routine. 1992 samantha rickard died undergoing open-heart surgery at bristol royal infirmary. 1996 her mother wanted her medical records and received a letter saying the pathologist retained samantha"s heart. 1997 following complaint, the hospital returned the heart. Bri investigation revealed that there was a store of infant hearts at alder hey hospital in.
