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1
Q

Does the Human Tissue Act (2004) make a distinction between the disposal of pregnancy remains and the disposal of other tissue from a living person?

A

No

2
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What are pregnancy remains regarded as under the Human Tissue Act?

A

Tissue of the woman

3
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What is the result of pregnancy remains being regarded as tissue of the woman under the Human Tissue Act?

A

Consent is not required for the disposal of pregnancy remains

4
Q

What is important given the sensitive nature of the issue when dealing with pregnancy remains?

A

The wishes of the woman and her understanding of the options available to her

5
Q

What are the options available for the disposal of fetal remains?

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  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Incineration
6
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When should incineration be used as the method of disposal of fetal remains?

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  • If the woman makes this choice
  • Does not want to be involved in the decision
  • Does not express an opinion within the stated timescale
7
Q

If incineration is uses as the method of disposal of fetal remains, how should this be done?

A

Sensitive incineration, separate from clinical waste

8
Q

In what forms should information be given to the woman regarding disposal of fetal remains?

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Verbal and written advice, and given the opportunity to discuss them

9
Q

What explanation should be given, regarding if she does not want to make a decision?

A

How the pregnancy remains will be disposed of if she does not want to make a decision and would prefer for the hospital to handle the matter

10
Q

What should happen if a woman does not want to know about disposal of pregnancy remains or be involved in discussions about disposal?

A

This decision should be respected

11
Q

What needs relating to disposal of pregnancy remains should be met wherever possible?

A
  • Personal
  • Religious
  • Cultural
12
Q

Give an example of a religious need relating to disposal of pregnancy remains

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In Islamic teachings, all pregnancy remains must be buried

13
Q

What are babies born dead after the 24th week of gestation defined as by law?

A

Stillbirths

14
Q

Why is the distinction of stillbirth important?

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Because they must be registered as stillbirths

15
Q

Are late terminations after 24 weeks considered to be stillbirths?

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yes

16
Q

What does common law require regarding stillbirths?

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They must be buried or cremated

17
Q

Who does the legal duty to make funeral arrangements following stillbirth lie with?

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The parents

18
Q

What is good practice, regarding the funeral arrangement for stillbirths?

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Hospitals to offer to arrange and pay towards burial and cremation

19
Q

What should be done if a parent chooses for the hospital to arrange the funeral for their stillbirth?

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They should be given the opportunity to attend the ceremony

20
Q

What should be offered after miscarriage if a woman or their partner is having problems coping with grief?

A

Further treatment and counselling

21
Q

What support groups exist for miscarriage?

A
  • Miscarriage Association

- Cruse Bereavement Centre

22
Q

What do the Miscarriage Association offer?

A

Support to people that have lost a baby

23
Q

What services do the Miscarriage Association have?

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  • Helpline

- Put people in touch with support volunteer

24
Q

What do the Cruse Bereavement Centre do?

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Helps people understand their grief and cope with their loss

25
Q

What services do the Cruse Bereavement Centre have?

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  • Helpline

- Network of local branches