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Post-mortem licensing standards and guidance
This guidance helps licensed establishments to meet the HTA’s post-mortem licensing standards.
Use of CT post-mortem examinations
This policy statement sets out the HTA’s position on the use of CT (computer tomography) post-mortem examinations.
Removing samples from the deceased for testing
The HTA regulates establishments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that conduct licensed activities under the Human Tissue Act 2004 (HT Act).
Removal of relevant material from deceased children in sudden unexpected death in infancy and childhood
Samples may be obtained from deceased infants and children in cases of sudden unexpected death in infancy and childhood (SUDIC), in line with national prot...
Removal of relevant material from deceased children
The practice may also take place in other areas of a hospital, for example special care baby units or paediatric wards.
Post mortem model consent forms
The HTA has produced a model consent form for professionals seeking consent for an adult or child's post mortem.
Qualifying relationships
For some purposes, including post mortem examinations, appropriate consent can be given by someone in a ‘qualifying relationship’ to the deceased immediate...
Provision of forensic pathology services following regulatory action
The HTA has updated its protocol to ensure the provision of forensic pathology services in the event of regulatory action taken in England and Wales.
Accidental damage to a body incidents in the post-mortem sector
Damage to a body that has the potential to cause distress to the family or may lead
Consent for post-mortem examination and tissue retention under the Human Tissue Act 2004
This page sets out the legal requirements of the HT Act with regard to consent for post-mortem examination, tissue retention and storage of tissue from the...
Guidance on the use of hermetically sealed body bags
The HTA licensing standards on governance and quality systems and premises, facilities and equipment reinforce that the dignity of the deceased is essentia...
Reportable Incidents in the post mortem sector
Guidance for professionals in licenced mortuaries on reporting incidents (HTARIs).
Management and traceability of tissue samples retained by independent pathologists
There are several situations where independent pathologists attend HTA-licensed establishments to carry out post-mortem (PM) examinations.