Kamis, 04 Agustus 2011

Autopsies and the Elderly

ProPublica, in collaboration with PBS Frontline and NPR (National Public Radio), is exploring the low rate of autopsies for older people and the possibility that elder mistreatment is therefore missed.  Reporters working on this national news story about the under-investigation of elder deaths are seeking leads on cases in which (1) an autopsy (private or official) was key to uncovering abuse/neglect/medical malpractice or (2) there were problems obtaining autopsies or with the thoroughness of the death investigation.  Confidentiality will be protected if required by a source.


The focus on autopsies of older people relates to a broader series on death investigations published by the three outlets.  Prior stories can be found here.  ProPublica is a national investigative news organization founded in 2008, and it won the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting in 2010 and 2011.  Reporter Chisun Lee at ProPublica will appreciate hearing about cases as soon as possible, at chisun.lee@propublica.org.  Please send your stories directly to her. 


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