The patient refused autopsy. vs The patient refused an autopsy.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "The patient refused autopsy." is a more formal and concise way of expressing the refusal of an autopsy, while "The patient refused an autopsy." is a more common and natural way of stating the same thing.

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The patient refused autopsy.

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday language. It is a more formal and concise way of expressing the refusal of an autopsy.

This phrase is suitable for formal or medical contexts where brevity is preferred.

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Jun 29, 2007 ... Healthy appearing decrepit 69-year-old male, mentally alert but forgetful. The patient refused autopsy. The patient has no previous history of ...
Apr 2, 2013 ... “The patient refused autopsy.” – LOL. 20. “With 02 inhalation via foley bag catheter attached to urobag.” 21. “Advised patient to take a bath”. 22.
The patient refused autopsy. The patient has no previous history of suicides. Patient has left white blood cells at another hospital. Patient had waffles for ...
The patient refused autopsy. The patient has no previous history of suicides. Patient has left white blood cells at another hospital. The patient is tearful and crying ...

Alternatives:

the patient refused to have an autopsy.
the patient declined an autopsy.
the patient rejected an autopsy.
the patient opted out of an autopsy.
the patient said no to an autopsy.

The patient refused an autopsy.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language. It is a more natural way of stating the refusal of an autopsy.

This phrase is suitable for general conversations or informal writing where clarity and completeness are important.

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"The patient refused an autopsy." "The patient has no past history of suicides." " Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital." "Patient's past medical ...
The patient refused an autopsy. Many years ago the patient had frostbite of the right shoe. The bugs that grew out of her urine were cultured in the Casualty and ...
Feb 7, 2010 ... "The patient refused an autopsy" • "The patient left the hospital feeling much better except for her original complaints". Source: unknown.
“The patient refused an autopsy.” 20. “She is numb from her toes down.” 21. “ Exam of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized.” 22. “The patient was prepped and ...

Alternatives:

the patient refused to have an autopsy.
the patient declined to have an autopsy.
the patient rejected the idea of an autopsy.
the patient opted out of having an autopsy.
the patient said no to having an autopsy.

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The patient refused autopsy. vs The patient refused an autopsy.