Autopsy Committee, College of American Pathologists

Written for the general public, this informative brochure provides individuals with an understanding of the autopsy and its role in advancing medical knowledge. It also helps to answer key questions such as:

• What is an autopsy?
• Why perform an autopsy?
• Who requests an autopsy?

Contents include:

• How families and communities benefit from autopsies
• Common concerns about autopsies
• Organ retention
• Funeral arrangements
• Religious conflicts

Ordering Information

Item number: PUB100
50 copies: Non-Member price: $40, Member price: $32
100 copies: Non-Member price: $60, Member price: $48
Additional 50s: Non-Member price: $15, Member price: $12