08 Nov, 2024
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Do you have to wait for the autopsy before closing a mortality chart? – Trauma System News

For trauma mortalities, a complete autopsy report is essential for fully documenting the patient’s injuries. However, if registrars hold mortality charts open until they receive the autopsy report, the 60-day concurrency target will never be met. This article was featured in the 2024 Trauma Registry & Data Management Special Report Recommendation When abstracting a mortality, […]