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Link to Parents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Some of the images associated with the organ retention issues at Alder Hey Hopsital in Liverpool, UK

 
Link to Alan Milburn's [Secretary of State for Health] Speech to the House of Commons [UK Government] on the 30th of January 2001

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animated presentation of the words "Never Again!"

Glossary

This page will, hopefully, help with a number of abbreviations that may not be familiar with those of you who live outside the UK. The list is not in alphabetical order as it is just added to when necessary.
NHS
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National Health Service
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ROC
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Retained Organ's Commission
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CPS
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Crown Prosecution Service
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NACOR
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National Committee Relating to Organ Retention
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AGM
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Annual General Meeting
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RLCH
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Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital - Alder Hey
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FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
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CMO
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Chief Medical Officer
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DoH
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Department of Health
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MP
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Member of Parliament
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PM
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Prime Minister
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BMA
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British Medical Association
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GMC
*		   General Medical Council
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SIPT
*		   Serious Incident Project Team - Alder Hey
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SIPB
*		   Serious Incident Project Board
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CHC
*		   Community Health Council
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CPM
*		   Coroners Post Mortem
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HPM
*		   Hospital Post Mortem
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HTA

   Human Tissue Authority
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RAFT

   Regulatory Authority for Fertility and Tissue
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PITY II (Parents who have Interred Their Young Twice) is the parents' support group set up in the wake of the organ retention scandal
at Alder Hey Hospital (Liverpool, UK). It aims to provide self help support and advice to affected families.


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