Best Practice Guidelines in Autopsies for the Young

Wednesday, 10 December 2008 00:00

Best Practice guidelines for autopsies in the sudden death of the young have been developed by TRAGADY (Trans-Tasman Response AGAinst sudden Death in the Young).

It has been endorsed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and more recently approved by the Human Genetic Society of Australasia. 

This valuable document arose from ongoing evidence of inconsistent and inadequate investigation of young sudden deaths.  It is hoped that it will lead to important beneficial changes for families whose child has died suddenly and unexpectedly.

Post-mortem in sudden unexpected death in the young: Guidelines on autopsy practice. (pdf)