FPA5004

Autopsy practice (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Prof Stephen Cordner

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of the unit the student will be expected to: 1. Accurately assess the significance of contextual information contained in medical records and other relevant documentation and apply it to interpretation of autopsy findings. 2. Show proficiency in standard autopsy techniques, applied to routine coroners cases. 3. Show familiarity with specialised techniques applied in specialised. 4. Be able to recognize and interpret disease and injury in standard and specialised cases. 5. Be able to present and discuss autopsy findings with colleagues. 6. Accurately analyse, interpret and document autopsy findings in autopsy reports for use in the coronial system. 7. Show familiarity with specialized forensic odontology and anthropology techniques.

Assessment: Performance of autopsies and presentation of findings (25%), Oral and written examination (50%), Casebook (25%).

Contact Hours: Students will attend regular pathologists meetings approx 40 hours, 200 hours in mortuary engaged in practical work and observation. Approx 72 hours individual study and case book preparation.

Prerequisites: Nil