Characteristics and clinician perspectives associated with fetal autopsy completion and counseling

The authors aimed to identify patient factors and clinician beliefs associated with counseling and the completion of fetal autopsies following stillbirths. Their study found that while a majority of clinicians reported counseling patients about fetal autopsy, the actual completion rate was low, highlighting a need for improved clinician education and understanding of the benefits of autopsy to enhance counseling and performance rates. The research suggests that further exploration of barriers and motivations related to fetal autopsy is necessary for more effective counseling strategies.