Fig. 1
From: Building a rapid autopsy program – a step-by-step logistics guide
RAP protocol overview. A summary of the four protocol phases and their respective steps. Phase 1 involves program development and organizational structure. Phase 2 focuses on patient education and recruiting. Phase 3 involves tracking participants, communicating with family and hospice, and preparing for the tissue collection. Finally, Phase 4 describes what should happen at death, during the collection procedure, and the follow-up after