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How scalpel-free scanners are revolutionising post-mortems

Following a report published earlier this year which found hospital autopsies are in decline, 5 live has been finding out more about the changing world of post-mortems.

One change to the practice is the development of autopsy scanners, which allow pathologists to look inside bodies without cutting them open.

Claire Walker, who operates one such scanner by private company iGene in Sheffield, said it helped families "avoid an invasive post-mortem" and allowed her to scan a body in "under three minutes".

Warning: This clip contains medical scenes that some may find upsetting.

This clip is originally from 5 live Daily on Tuesday 13 June 2016.

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