Updates to medical certificates of cause of death guidance

DHSC have updated their guidance for medical practitioners completing medical certificates of cause of death (MCCD) with regards to implantable medical devices and medical practitioner qualifications. Medical practitioners are asked to adhere to the guidance to make sure death certification and registration are processed swiftly.

GP practices are asked to check they have enough MCCDs to last until the end of April 2025. Guidance is available on ordering and retaining MCCDs and counterfoils, and what to do with those in use before 9 September 2024.