Svendsen E, Hill R B
Arch Pathol Lab Med. 1987 Sep;111(9):846-50.
Information concerning autopsy laws, regulations, rates, and practice was collected from 29 industrialized countries. In many countries, laws have been revised in recent years, introducing more restrictive rules, with consent required from the next-of-kin. With one exception (Finland), introduction of a requirement for consent was followed by a decline in the autopsy rate. Experiences in various countries are discussed. It is apparent that the problem of decreasing autopsy rates is an international one. Efforts to inform and educate the public about the benefits of autopsy are necessary, if the decision whether to perform autopsy is to remain their responsibility.
我们从29个工业化国家收集了有关尸检法律、法规、比例及操作的信息。近年来，许多国家已修订法律，出台了更为严格的规定，要求获得近亲同意。除一个国家（芬兰）外，实行同意要求后尸检率均有所下降。文中讨论了各国的情况。显然，尸检率下降是一个国际性问题。如果是否进行尸检的决定权仍由公众掌握，就有必要努力向公众宣传并教育他们了解尸检的益处。
