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What An Autopsy Looks Like — And Why You Need One

Posted on February 6, 2012 by David Dobbs · 33 Comments

Autopsies are crucial for doctor training, progress in medical research and closure for families — and yet the events are on the decline. Neuron Culture blogger David Dobbs revisits an autopsy he once attended to showcase the value of these ultimate medical audits.

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I write features, reviews, and essays for The New York Times, National Geographic, Aeon, Mosaic, Slate, and other publications. I am also the author of three books, as well as the Atavist hit My Mother’s Lover, the true strange story of my mother's secret wartime affair, which became a # 1 best-selling Kindle Single, and which readers of the longform publisher The Atavist selected as their favorite Atavist publication. You can keep track of me at Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and Facebook. For my reading recommendations in my daily newsletter, Read Two of These and Call Me in the Morning., sign up either here or in the form below.

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