Lack Of Autopsies After Elderly Die Conceals Health Flaws

Many jurisdictions have stopped doing autopsies on people who died over the age of 60, unless it was obvious that a violent death occurred. A lack of resources, both financial and staffing, is often blamed. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/12/21/144072783/lack-of-autopsies-after-elderly-die-conceals-health-flaws?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Dec 21 2011, 11:27 AM by Shots - Health Blog