The autopsy: knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of doctors and relatives of the deceased.

Context: Despite the crucial role that autopsy plays in the development of the science and practice of medicine, autopsy rates have been declining throughout the world in recent decades.

Objective: To identify factors influencing the acceptance of autopsies in Nigeria.

Design: Cross-sectional survey of the knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of doctors and relatives of deceased patients on factors influencing acceptance of autopsy at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.