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https://dora.health.qld.gov.au/qldresearchjspui/handle/1/11306| Title: | Tailoring a rapid autopsy protocol to explore cancer evolution: a patient collaboration | Authors: | Blenkiron, C.;Robb, T.;Parker, K.;Kramer, N.;Stables, S.;Tse, R.;Modahl, L.;Coats, E.;Print, C.;Lawrence, B. | Issue Date: | 2019 | Publisher: | New Zealand Medical Association | Source: | Blenkiron C, Robb T, Parker K, Kramer N, Stables S, Tse R, Modahl L, Coats E, Print C, Lawrence B. Tailoring a rapid autopsy protocol to explore cancer evolution: a patient collaboration. N Z Med J. 2019 Oct 4;132(1503):83-92. PMID: 31581185. | Journal Title: | The New Zealand medical journal | Journal: | New Zealand Medical Journal | Abstract: | Genomic analysis of tissues from rapid autopsy programmes has transformed our understanding of cancer. However, these programmes are not yet established in New Zealand. Our neuroendocrine tumour research group, NETwork!, received a request from a patient wishing to donate tumour tissues post-mortem. This viewpoint article summarises the ethical, logistical and social process undertaken to accept this patient’s generous donation, and highlights the scientific and educational value of such a gi . | ISBN: | 11758716 | Keywords: | Genetic Heterogeneity;Neoplasms / genetics*;Patient Participation* / methods;Specimen Handling* / methods;Specimen Handling* / ethics;Tissue Banks* / ethics;Clinical Protocols | Type: | Journal article |
| Appears in Sites: | Forensic and Scientific Services Publications Queensland Health Publications |
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