VPAS requires a number of forms to be completed when sending a baby for autopsy.
The information provided assists the pathologist and scientists to manage the autopsy and transportation of the baby in line with the parent’s wishes and to address the clinical issues relevant to the death of the baby.
Forms and documents
Combined forms
Combined VPAS document pack (including checklist) (PDF, 469Kb).
Single forms or documents
Deciding if your baby should have a post-mortem examination (English) (PDF, 185Kb)
Consent for perinatal post-mortem examination form (PDF, 102Kb)
Your baby's post-mortem examination (PDF, 150Kb)
Family's instructions (PDF, 93Kb)
Checklist for arranging a perinatal post-mortem (PDF, 64Kb)
Clinical information before placental and post-mortem examination (PDF, 133Kb).
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Date reviewed: 26 August 2024
Date reviewed: 26 August 2024