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  Autopsy: Aiding the Living by
  Understanding Death (brochure)

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CoverUpdated April 5, 2007

Written for the general public, this informative brochure provides individuals with an understanding of the autopsy and its role in advancing medical knowledge. Information in this brochure illustrates how families and communities benefit from autopsies and addresses some common concerns. Autopsy: Aiding the LIving by Understanding Death also helps to answer key questions such as:

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

Autopsia: Cómo entender a los muertos para ayudar a los vivos, Spanish languagePartial contents: How Families and Communities Benefit from the Autopsy; Common Concerns About the Autopsy: Charges, Funeral Arrangements, Organ Retention, Religious Conflicts.

This brochure is also available in Spanish (Autopsia: Cómo entender a los muertos para ayudar a los vivos).

Ordering Information
Download an order form and fax your order to the College. If placing an order by phone, please use the information below:

Phone: 1-800-323-4040 option 1#
Item number: PUB100
Item number: PUB100S (Spanish)

50 copies
CAP member price: $30
Non-member price: $40

100 copies
CAP member price: $45
Non-member price: $60

Additional 50s
CAP member price: $10
Non-member price: $15

 

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