Motivational interviewing increases autopsy rates

BACKGROUND Autopsies are a crucial source of medical knowledge. Unfortunately, autopsy rates have decreased markedly in Switzerland and many other countries. Communication between clinicians and the deceased’s sceptical relatives is crucial to obtain autopsy permission. This survey inves...

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Main Authors: Iljas Rosenberg, Burkhard Gierer, Renata Flury, Edouard Battegay, Peter E. Ballmer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2018-12-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
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Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2541