IHRD-47
Response
Accepted
Post-Mortem Reporting Standards
Recommendation
In providing post-mortem reports pathologists should be under a duty to: (i) Satisfy themselves, insofar as is practicable, as to the accuracy and completeness of the information briefed them. (ii) Work in liaison with the clinicians involved. (iii) Provide preliminary and final reports with expedition. (iv) Sign the post-mortem report. (v) Forward a copy of the post-mortem report to the family GP.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
Government reports this recommendation as delivered. Implementation status based on Department of Health NI Implementation Programme updates..
Sources
Government response (2018-03-01): Accepted
Source: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/topics/ihrd-implementation-programme
Text: Post-mortem reporting standards updated in line with these requirements.
Progress update (2024-01-31): Completed
Implementation status based on Department of Health NI Implementation Programme updates.
Source: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/topics/ihrd-implementation-programme
How was this evidence gathered?
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This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
HSC Trusts
01 Mar 2018
Post-mortem reporting standards updated in line with these requirements.
Source
Inquiry
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Report
Report of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths
31 Jan 2018
Responsible Bodies
HSC Trusts
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
8.3 yrs
Last formal update
851 days ago