Viewpoint: unrecognized values of dissection considered

Dissection of a dead human body, which is usually required of medical students at the beginning of their medical studies, may deeply challenge much that we take for granted about life and death. This introductory and unique experience is considered a major step toward becoming a physician.

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Published in:Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) 2002-08, Vol.24 (3-4), p.137-139
Main Authors: Cahill, D R, Leonard, R J, Weiglein, A H, von Lüdinghausen, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy - education
Dissection
Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Graduate studies
Humans
Medical schools
Physicians
Teaching - methods
United States
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Summary:Dissection of a dead human body, which is usually required of medical students at the beginning of their medical studies, may deeply challenge much that we take for granted about life and death. This introductory and unique experience is considered a major step toward becoming a physician.
ISSN:0930-1038
1279-8517
DOI:10.1007/s00276-002-0053-2