Publication - Report
Mortuary review group: response
Published:
7 Feb 2018
Response to review the standard of all mortuaries across Scotland, as defined by the Public Health (Scotland) Act 2008.
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23 page PDF
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Mortuary review group: response
Footnotes
Footnotes
1. http://www.parliament.scot/Chamber_Minutes_20161027.pdf
2. Consideration should be given to supporting staff to undertake professional qualifications which include training for working with the bereaved e.g. APT qualifications https://www.rsph.org.uk/qualification/level-3-diploma-in-anatomical-pathology-technology.html
3. The property of the deceased (including clothing) is part of their estate.
4. See Annex D for a list of current standards and guidance in relation to mortuary services.