Independent review of all non-coronial deaths
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DHSC has published details of the statutory medical examiner system planned from April, including final draft regulations. The changes affect every healthcare provider with all deaths independently reviewed either by a medical examiner or a coroner. All healthcare providers including GP practices should establish processes for referring deaths to medical examiner offices.
At the same time a new Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, which can be completed by a doctor who attended the deceased at any time, will be launched. Listen to this podcast about how medical examiners can support GPs; listen to a podcast by the National Medical Examiner; and join a webinar on Wednesday 17 January.