For a better life, it may be worthwhile to investigate death. Steve Busalacchi reports. The advent of better technology that can detail the cause of death and the procedure's cost are among reasons for the decline. Doctor Zastrow says the procedure can identify hidden diseases that family members would want to protect against. He adds that autopsies are also valuable tools for evaluating the deceased's medical care.
Families have the option of hiring a private practice pathologist to conduct an autopsy.
With the State Medical Society's On Air Health Care report, I'm Steve Busalacchi.