This study assesses the contribution of the autopsy, by estimating the extent of disagreement between ante-mortem and post-mortem diagnoses.
The results of this inquiry fully support the belief that the autopsy still makes an important contribution to clinical practice and the decline of its use is a matter for regret and for action.
Suggested citation
Waldron HA and Vickerstaff L (1977) Intimations of quality. Nuffield Trust.