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About American Autopsy Services, Inc.
Among the events that define a life, a sudden and unexpected,
or unexplained death is a most vital issue to resolve. With
resolution comes the answers needed to close the book on those
departed.
The American Autopsy Services' professional staff has more
than 23,000 autopsy experiences and 80 years of collective
experience in performing autopsies, organ procurements, and
in the funeral industry. In addition to Board Certified Anatomic,
Clinical, Forensic, and Neuropathologists, the American Autopsy
Services' staff has Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
American Autopsy Services cares about the families we serve.
Our professionals are much sought after not only for their
expert forensic skills, but for their compassion and respect
for the deceased and their families during the very emotional
and vulnerable times following the loss of a loved one.
It is noteworthy that while there is frequently a need among
survivors to understand an unexplained death, the autopsy,
as a method of discovery, has declined dramatically in the
last 50 years. Today, only about 6% of non-forensic hospital
deaths are autopsied. For deaths in the general community,
the number is lower still.
The reasons for this decreasing response are generally economic,
technical and sometimes even fear based:
- Most health insurers will not pay for non-forensic autopsies.
- Fearing malpractice claims, doctors may not recommend
or request autopsies.
- Pathology personnel sometimes fear what they consider
an unnecessary biohazard risk.
- Some doctors feel the advanced state of high technology
imaging and diagnostics tools eliminates the need for further
examination.
While high technology procedures are an alternative for families
who decline autopsy for religious or other reasons, recent
published medical research reaffirms that an autopsy remains
as the most concise and precise final answer.
Yet, while the use of autopsy has declined dramatically,
no similar decline has been noted in the need among families
for answers and closure.
Research shows that in 30% or more of cases, the clinical
diagnosis of a living patient and the actual cause of death,
based on post-mortem examination, have been at odds. Clearly,
the autopsy is a unique resource for discovering the truth.
An autopsy can determine the cause and circumstances of a
death. It can right wrongs or confirm suspicions and put to
rest unfounded feelings of guilt. It can also provide evidence
for legal action.
American Autopsy Services, Inc.
Phone: 800-886-1AAS (800-886-1227)
E-mail - info@AmericanAutopsy.com
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Inc.
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