{"id":571,"date":"2022-12-20T04:22:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T04:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/clinicalguide\/?p=571"},"modified":"2022-12-21T04:27:11","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T04:27:11","slug":"updated-cpg-death-of-a-child-and-related-cpg-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/clinicalguide\/updated-cpg-death-of-a-child-and-related-cpg-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated CPG: Death of a child and related CPG and resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Death of a child CPG<\/span><\/a> has been updated with a comprehensive revision by the CPG Committee, together with a new suite of supporting resources, and endorsed by the PIC (Sept 22).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>This CPG provides stepwise guidance on the key procedures and processes relating to the death of a child, including communication and support for families.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>CPG key points<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The death of a child is distressing for the family and carers, and can be confronting for healthcare providers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The care provided should be respectful and inclusive of any cultural, religious, spiritual and family beliefs. Involvement of appropriate representatives should be encouraged<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Always consider whether a death should be reported to the coroner, and seek advice if this is unclear<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Always consider the possibility of organ or tissue donation, and contact your hospital representative or the team at Donate Life for guidance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Aim to complete all relevant forms as soon as practicable, and ensure family have any required documentation and follow up arranged prior to leaving the hospital<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Also see <\/span><\/p>\n