Journal article
A qualitative study exploring the process of postmortem brain tissue donation after suicide
Abstract
Access to postmortem brain tissue can be valuable in refining knowledge on the pathophysiology and genetics of neuropsychiatric disorders. Obtaining postmortem consent for the donation after death by suicide can be difficult, as families may be overwhelmed by a violent and unexpected death. Examining the process of brain donation can inform on how the request can best be conducted. This is a qualitative study with in-depth interviews with …
Authors
Padoan CS; Garcia LF; Crespo KC; Longaray VK; Martini M; Contessa JC; Kapczinski F; de Oliveira FH; Goldim JR; VS Magalhães P
Journal
Scientific Reports, Vol. 12, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1038/s41598-022-08729-5
ISSN
2045-2322