CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE
INVESTIGATION AND MANAGEMENT OF LATE FETAL INTRAUTERINE DEATH AND STILLBIR
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Table of contents
1.
Key Recommendations
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2.
Purpose and Scope
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3.
Background
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Methodology
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Glossary
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6. Clinical Guideline
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6.1
Terminology
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6.2
Diagnosis
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6.3
Investigation
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6.4
Labour and delivery
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6.5
Post-natal care
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6.6
Supportive Care
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6.7
Follow up
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6.8
Pregnancy after stillbirth
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6.9
Perinatal Death Notification Form
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6.10
Legal requirements, Registration and the Role of the Coroner
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6.11 Clinical Governance
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6.12
Future Research
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Key performance indicators
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References and Recommended Reading
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9.
Useful resources
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10.
Qualifying statements
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11.
Implementation Strategy
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12.
Appendix List
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Appendix 1
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Appendix 2
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Appendix 3
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Appendix 4
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Appendix 5
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Appendix 6
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