Question

A 79-year-old man with metastatic lung cancer dies on the ward from progressive disease. You are an FY2 who has been involved in his care for the past week and have reviewed him daily. There are no suspicious circumstances. According to current guidance for England and Wales, who may complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)?

Accepted Answer

Any medical practitioner who has attended the deceased in their lifetime and can state the cause of death to the best of their knowledge and belief

Answer

Only the consultant in charge of the team

Answer

Any doctor who has ever worked in the hospital

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Only a doctor who has seen the patient within the last 24 hours

Answer

Only a coroner

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