[Histonet] Autopsy Survey

[Martha Ward]

I am posting this brief survey at the request of my department manager.
Thank you in advance for your replies.
 
1.  How many Pathologists perform autopsies in your institution?  ______
 
2.  Does your institution perform Medical Examinar autopsies?     Y   N
volume_____
 
3.  Does your institution perform hospital autopsies?  Y  N  volume_____
 
4.  What are your fees for a private autopsy?  _____
 
5.  Does your hospital pay the Pathologist for performing hospital
cases?  Y    N
     What is the fee?
 
6.  Does the Department of Pathology (professional) receive state
reimbursement for Medical 
     Examinar cases?  Y   N   What is the fee?   ______
 
7.  Does the Pathology Department reimburse the hospital for technical
fees (diener,     supplies, histology )  Y   N   What is the fee?______
 
 If you have another scenario please explain.
 
You may reply to the histonet or to me privately.
 
Thanks, 
 
Martha Ward
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center