Analysis of the role of autopsy teaching in the context of precision medicine

Autopsy is the foundation of general anatomy teaching and learning, and an indispensable part of medical education, and anatomy is the cornerstone of medical courses. Autopsy is an indispensable and important way to improve the quality of anatomy teaching. Nowadays, with the application of computer technology, the rapid development of molecular biomedicine and the emergence of other reasons, the status and function of autopsy in anatomy teaching have changed to varying degrees. Over the years, the reform of autopsy teaching has been continuously developed and updated. How to improve the effectiveness of autopsy teaching is an important course that requires us to study carefully. In the information age, autopsy teaching is affected by modern teaching techniques and methods. In addition, the source of corpses is very scarce and difficult to preserve. Most colleges and universities gradually adopt different teaching methods to replace autopsy teaching. In the context of precision medicine, autopsy teaching is in an irreplaceable position. This article starts with the importance of autopsy in anatomy teaching, discusses the current situation and future development direction of autopsy in anatomy teaching, and provides necessary help for further deepening the reform of autopsy education and teaching.