Before I visited the Department of Forensic Medicine in Glebe, my concept of an autopsy lacked insight. I now realise that autopsies have many roles and affect us at as many different emotional levels.
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I would like to thank Dr Jo Duflou of the Department of Forensic Medicine, Glebe, for his encouragement and assistance.