Current and future funding streams for paediatric postmortem imaging: European Society of Paediatric Radiology survey results.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perinatal and childhood postmortem imaging has been accepted as a noninvasive alternative or adjunct to autopsy. However, the variation in funding models from institution to institution is a major factor prohibiting uniform provision of this service.

Objective

To describe current funding models employed in European and non-European institutions offering paediatric postmortem imaging services and to discuss the perceived barriers to future postmortem imaging service provision.

Materials and methods

A web-based 16-question survey was distributed to members of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) and ESPR postmortem imaging task force over a 6-month period (March-August 2021). Survey questions related to the radiologic and autopsy services being

SUBMITTER: Chambers G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9468234 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature