Supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics through genetic testing and bereavement support.

The bill mandates the office of the chief medical examiner to engage services for parents of deceased children, including genetic testing and ongoing bereavement support, in cases of sudden unexplained death in pediatrics. This applies to cases where the cause of death is not homicide, suicide, or established. The office must refer families to the Massachusetts center for unexpected infant and child death at Boston Medical Center for counseling and grief support within three days of the incident.

Supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics through genetic testing and bereavement support.

The bill mandates the office of the chief medical examiner to engage services for parents of deceased children, including genetic testing and ongoing bereavement support, in cases of sudden unexplained death in pediatrics. This applies to cases where the cause of death is not homicide, suicide, or established. The office must refer families to the Massachusetts center for unexpected infant and child death at Boston Medical Center for counseling and grief support within three days of the incident.