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Post mortem model consent forms [1]

Date published: October 2014

The HTA has produced a model consent form for professionals seeking consent for an adult or child's post mortem. There is also guidance for the families of the deceased.

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Disposal of pregnancy remains [2]
Resources for health professionals caring for women and couples with pregnancy loss [3]
Date published: February 2017

The Miscarriage Association have developed a suite of learning resources for professionals, informed by women and their partners who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy, and by health professionals who care for patients with pregnancy loss.

Resources for health professionals caring for women and couples with pregnancy loss [3]

Strategic briefing on the post mortem sector [4]

Date published: November 2018

This document aims to provide an overview of the Human Tissue Authority’s (HTA) role in the regulation of post-mortem examination. It also aims to provide leaders of services and board members with an overview of the key strategic issues facing mortuaries and of the potential consequences when...

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Links
[1] https://www.hta.gov.uk/policies/post-mortem-model-consent-forms
[2] https://www.hta.gov.uk/faqs/disposal-of-pregnancy-remains
[3] https://www.hta.gov.uk/faqs/disposal-of-pregnancy-remains#faq39981
[4] https://www.hta.gov.uk/policies/strategic-briefing-post-mortem-sector