New guidelines for the investigation of sudden unexpected death in infancy launched

(University of Warwick) National guidance for professionals handling cases of sudden unexpected child death which draws upon University of Warwick expertise are published today.The guidelines, 'Sudden unexpected death in infancy and childhood,' have been published by The Royal College of Pathologists and The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and draws on research by Dr. Peter Sidebotham and Dr. Joanna Garstang from the University's Warwick Medical School.

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