Welcome
In acknowledging the importance of developing a systematic approach to the audit and review of perinatal deaths in Australia and New Zealand, the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ) endorsed the establishment of a special interest group for Perinatal Mortality in March 2003. The establishment of this group was the culmination of collaborative efforts of members of the PSANZ over many years.The first major activity of the Perinatal Mortality Group (PMG) was the development of a classification system for perinatal deaths. The PSANZ Perinatal Death and Neonatal Death Classifications have been developed and are in use across Australia and some jurisdictions in New Zealand. The development of a Clinical practice guideline for perinatal mortality audit incorporating psychological and social aspects of perinatal bereavement is the second major activity of the PMG. The purpose of the guideline is to enable a systematic approach to the investigation and audit of perinatal deaths across Australia and New Zealand. Membership of the PMG now includes multidisciplinary membership from across Australia and New Zealand. All members of PSANZ are welcome to join the PMG. The PMG would like to acknowledge and thank SIDS and Kids Queensland for their funding support which enabled the establishment of the PMG Secretariat and for the ongoing financial support provided by PSANZ.
For further information about the Perinatal Mortality Group please contact:
Vicki Flenady
PMG Coordinating Centre
Centre for Clinical Studies
Mater Health Services
Phone: +61 7 3840 1592
Fax: +61 7 3840 1588
Email: Vicki.Flenady@mater.org.au