Module 7.3

Question 1

Sections of autopsy report

Answer 1

4
Gross findings-morphological diagnoses
Microscopic findings-histopathology
Comments-clinical/case hx
References-literature/textbooks

Question 2

Style of writing

Answer 2

Utilize lay terms/medical terms w parentheses
CLARITY

Question 3

Essential info

Answer 3

Case #
Animal ID
Vet’s name/address
Animal’s info-sex, species/breed, age
Police/investigation #
Date, time, location of exam

Question 4

Gross findings

Answer 4

What you observed
-not interpretation
-subjective/objective data
-abnormal AND normal findings
Interpretation provided in morphological diagnosis section

Question 5

Microscopic description

Answer 5

What was observed using light microscopy
Interpretation provided in diagnosis section

Question 6

Comment section

Answer 6

Straightforward
No conclusion or multiple caveats is NOT helpful
If investigation is inconclusive, say so
Pain and suffering
-say if it is painful!!!