Paediatric Post Mortem Examination - Communicating with Grieving Families

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Aim

To provide information and understanding of post mortem examination particularly when a child dies, and help develop skills needed in responding sensitively to families' varied needs at this very difficult time

Learning outcomes

to appreciate from the family's perspective the impact of considering issues in relation to post mortem examination
to gain insight into the value of effective communication across disciplines and agencies
to gain understanding of the implications of a coroner's post mortem
to explore the gift aspect of organ and tissue donation
to gain information relating to the Human Tissue Authority Regulatory Framework
to explore and develop self-awareness in relation to loss and post mortem examination
to gain information about the Child Bereavement Charity, other similar support organisations and resources available

Who should attend?

Suitable for staff whose work involves helping bereaved families around the time of death, whether on wards, in pathology or mortuary teams, or those working in a bereavement advisory capacity (including PALS)