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The Pathologist / Issues / 2021 / Mar / The Forgotten Gift of Autopsies
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The Forgotten Gift of Autopsies

The power of autopsies beyond the lab

By Kimberly M. Johnson 03/06/2021 Quick Read (pre 2022) 1 min read

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“Thoughts from today: autopsies in pathology residency matter. Sometimes we are the only ones who can give the families left behind answers and closure. They are not a burden; they are a gift. An opportunity to help a grieving family move forward.”

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Kimberly M. Johnson

PGY3 resident and Chief Resident in the Penrose-St Francis Pathology Residency Program, Colorado, USA.

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