Abstract
It is not unusual for laypersons to object on the conduct of an autopsy of a loved one for fear of disfigurement or burial delays. In this paper, we discuss a new possible reason for objection among Arabic speaking communities related to the language. The Arabic word for autopsy is "al-tashreeh" which, when examining its other linguistic uses, might result in wrong inferences among laypersons.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 34-35 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine |
| Volume | 29 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Aug 2015 |
Keywords
- Arabic language
- Autopsy
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