Imaging the dead

Thursday 21 October 2010

Venue: Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, LONDON, W1G 0AE

Background:
In England and Wales almost half of all deaths are currently referred to H M Coroners, and of those almost half undergo conventional autopsy. We have one of the highest rates of autopsy in the western world. An autopsy is distressing to many bereaved people and may be contrary to their religious and cultural beliefs. Alternatives to conventional autopsy are the subject of research sponsored by the Department of Health on behalf of HM Government. This meeting will consider the preliminary results of some of the research and whether or not radiological imaging techniques are likely to be a satisfactory alternative (and not simply an adjunct) to conventional autopsy in providing reliable medical causes of death.

Aims:
To raise awareness as well as limiting expectations in this emerging specialty for the professionals in this field, and the public.

The conference will provide a platform to disseminate the results of the current research Department of Health in this field.

Objectives:
To report preliminary results of the DoH-funded research into radiological imaging techniques as a possible adjunct or even alternative to conventional autopsy.

For Radiologists the conference will address the technical aspects; handling the body; the legal framework.

For Pathologists and Coroners the conference will identify the role of imaging and how it will assist them in their work.

Registration for this meeting is now closed. You will be able to register on the day. However, lunch will not be guaranteed.

Registration Details:
Early bird Other professionals: £115
Other professionals: £135
Consultant/GP: £265
RSM Retired Fellow: £115
RSM Student: £45
RSM Trainee: £115
RSM Associate: £115
RSM Fellow: £145
Student: £60
Trainee: £135
Early bird Consultant/GP: £225
AHP/Nurse/Midwife: £135

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