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| Suggested script for ATTENDING NURSE/PHYSICIAN
for the implementation of HB2416—Legislation clearly states that families
must be offered the certificate at the time of their stillborn
child’s birth:
Mr. (Mrs.) Olsen, We are all so very sorry that your baby died. There simply are no words to express the depth of your sorrow. We are here to try to help you through this overwhelming time. I know it must come as a terrible shock to you. In the days ahead there will be some details you will need to take care of and Ms. (Mr.) Name. Our social worker will help you with some of those, however, there is one detail you may be able to take care of now. Even though your baby (USE CHILD’S NAME) was not breathing at the time of his (her) birth, we can report that your child’s birth occurred so that when you’re ready, you can apply for a Certificate of Birth for your baby. Unlike the regular Certificate of Live Birth this one will show that your baby was “stillborn”. Other than that its like any other birth certificate. You may choose never to apply for a copy but if you do then at least the information will be there. There is no charge for us to prepare the report. Would you like us to complete Hailey’s (CHILD’S NAME) Certificate of Birth form for you? For more information, contact Joanne Cacciatore, the MISS Foundation, 623.979.1000 or visit our bilingual webpage at www.misschildren.org. |
