Post-Mortem
Recommendations related to post-mortem
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IHRD-44
Accepted
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Post-Mortem Limitation Authorisation
Authorisation for any limitation of a post-mortem examination should be signed by two doctors acting with the written and informed consent of the family.
HSC Trusts
IHRD-45
Accepted
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Post-Mortem Documentation Checklist
Check-list protocols should be developed to specify the documentation to be furnished to the pathologist conducting a hospital post-mortem.
HSC Trusts
IHRD-46
Accepted
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Clinician Attendance at Post-Mortem Discussions
Where possible, treating clinicians should attend for clinico-pathological discussions at the time of post-mortem examination and thereafter upon request.
HSC Trusts
IHRD-47
Accepted
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Post-Mortem Reporting Standards
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) …
HSC Trusts
IHRD-59
Accepted
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Post-Mortem Request Form Training
There should be training in the completion of the post-mortem examination request form.
HSC Trusts