Discuss the role of transparency of clinical information, in which patients and family members are given the full clinical story as well as access to the patient’s complete medical records. Discuss the implications of patients and family members being able to identify differences in training levels of health professionals at the bedside. Debate the differences between forensic autopsy and clinical autopsy and the relative value of the information received from each. Critique the role of the court system as a means of dealing with medical injury. Discuss the role of the informed consent process for patient autopsy and retention of tissue samples at autopsy.

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Transparency of clinical information in healthcare is a critical aspect of patientcentered care and it involves providing patients and their families with the complete clinical story and access to the ... View the full answer