Guidelines for Reports by Autopsy Pathologists [Hardcover]

Vernard Irvine Adams (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1603274723 | ISBN-13: 978-1603274722 | Publication Date: July 25, 2008 | Edition: 1

Traditionally, pathology residents have learned how to write autopsy reports by trial-and-error, with oral feedback from local mentors. Now, pathologists and pathologists in training throughout the English-speaking world have access to a manual that describes what should be in an autopsy report, how to organize the material, and what the purposes are. The book lists numerous bad habits to avoid, and offers examples of effective report construction. It covers not only how to describe diseases and injuries, but also how to formulate and write opinions. As a supplement, the book also contains recommendations on record retention schedules for medical examiners (not everything needs to be saved in perpetuity), and how to formulate opinions for death certificates. The book is aimed at pathologists in training, but will also be of benefit to seasoned pathologists who want to improve their reports.

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From the reviews: "Dr. Adams … describes how an autopsy report should be organized, what should be included and excluded, how to describe the external and internal examinations, including the proper way to describe wounds and disease states of individual organs, and how to formulate opinions. … This book would logically seem to be intended for the beginning pathologist, pathology resident or medical student, but should also be included in the library of any autopsy pathologist as a valuable reference." (Douglas Posey, Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, December, 2008) "This concise manual describes how to write autopsy reports, including how to describe disease and injury, form opinions, and communicate effectively with families and physicians. … practicing autopsy pathologists and forensic pathologists also will find this an excellent reference to have on hand. … This is a very useful book for any pathologist performing autopsies … especially for pathologists in training who are just learning how to report autopsy findings." (Katie L. Dennis, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2009)

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Traditionally, pathology residents have learned how to write autopsy reports by trial-and-error, with oral feedback from local mentors. Now, pathologists and pathologists in training throughout the English-speaking world have access to a manual that describes what should be in an autopsy report, how to organize the material, and what the purposes are. Guidelines for Reports by Autopsy Pathologists lists numerous bad habits to avoid, and offers examples of effective report construction. It covers not only how to describe diseases and injuries, but also how to formulate and write opinions. As a supplement, Guidelines for Reports by Autopsy Pathologists  also contains recommendations on record retention schedules for medical examiners (not everything needs to be saved in perpetuity), and how to formulate opinions for death certificates. Aimed at pathologists in training, Guidelines for Reports by Autopsy Pathologists  will alos benefit the seasoned pathologists who want to improve their reports.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (July 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603274723
• ISBN-13: 978-1603274722
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,798,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommended for the novice and the practising pathologists, October 17, 2009

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This review is from: Guidelines for Reports by Autopsy Pathologists (Hardcover)

At first glance,the book looks too thin with fewer pages than expected for the price.But as we say, appearance is sometimes deceptive ,especially in forensic pathology.The book is very well written,with simple sentences and without too much clumsy medical jargon.The advices are straight forward .I personally recommend this book to the novice autopsy pathologists as well as to the pathology lecturers .It might also well serve as a residents' textbook .