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Keywords:
Radiographers, Professional issues, CT, Diagnostic procedure, Socio-economic issues, Comparative studies, Forensics, Trauma
Authors:
A. Silva, N. F. Pinto, A. F. Abrantes, L. P. Ribeiro, R. P. P. Almeida, K. B. Azevedo, J. P. Pinheiro; Faro/PT
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2017/B-1364
Conclusion
Literature reviews have shown good correlation between both techniques and this particular case study has shown that there was certainly a good congruence between the two modalities.
The virtual method preserves the forensic evidence and,
at the same time,
represents an alternative to religious communities which do not accept the conventional autopsy.
Ethically the virtual autopsy is among the methods that support respect for human beings,
the right to privacy,
even after death. Virtual autopsy also creates another intervention field for radiographers,
contributing to their professional development.
Forensic radiology must integrate the expertise of forensic pathologists,
radiologists and radiographers.
The challenge is to unite these three professions,
first by direct and intense communications,
second by a basic understanding of forensic pathology by radiologists as well as a foundational knowledge of postmortem imaging procedures by radiographers,
in combination with the establishment of educational and reporting guidelines.