Review and reflection

Returning to the section called 'Focus' above, do you feel differently about these answers now?

Reflection

Parents appreciate knowing by name the professional who will be conducting the post-mortem examination on their child. Would you know the name to give?
Do you know the name of your regional transplant coordinator and how to contact them?
Did anything in this module surprise you?
What is your key learning from this module?
Are there any questions you want to follow up either at your place of work or on the training day?

Make a note of anything you would like to raise within the training course.

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