
Finkbeiner, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, Chief of Pathology, Department of Anatomic Pathology, San Francisco General Hospital, Chief of Pathology at the SFGH Endowed Chair, San Francisco, California Philip C. Material is divided into two sections for ease of use: a manual covering specific autopsy procedures, biosafety, generation of autopsy reports, preparation of death certificates, and other essential subjects and an atlas, organized by organ system, which captures the appearance of the complete spectrum of autopsy findings.īy Andrew J Connolly, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California Walter E.Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience offers access to all of the text, figures, images, videos, forms, calculators, and references from the book on a variety of devices.Additional online features include dissection videos demonstrating autopsy techniques downloadable, commonly used forms for autopsy reports and calculators for weights and measures.

Improved images in the Atlas section provide greater visual understanding.Correlates pathologic findings with their clinical causes to enhance diagnostic accuracy.Presents more than 600 full-color photographs depicting common gross and microscopic autopsy findings for every part of the body.Addresses the latest legal, social, and ethical issues relating to autopsies, as well as quality improvement and assurance.Examines important techniques, such as autopsy photography and radiology, microscopic examination, supplemental laboratory studies, and other investigative approaches.


