Publications by authors named "Eric Tanglos"
Article Synopsis
- National autopsy rates have decreased over the decades, and this study aims to gather the opinions of hospital administrators in several states on the reasons and potential solutions for this decline.
- A survey revealed a 43% response rate, median autopsy rates of 2.4%, and that larger and teaching hospitals have higher autopsy rates compared to smaller ones.
- Many respondents believe that advancements in diagnostic technology are a key factor in the decline, with a significant portion also supporting direct payments to pathologists as a way to increase autopsies.
