Question

A 55-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer dies on the ward. You have seen and examined him within the last 7 days and reviewed his notes. There are no suspicious circumstances. According to current guidance, who may complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)?

Accepted Answer

Any doctor who has attended the deceased during their last illness and can state the cause of death to the best of their knowledge

Answer

Only the patient’s GP may complete the MCCD

Answer

Only a doctor who has seen the patient alive within 14 days and after death

Answer

Only the coroner can complete the MCCD

Answer

Only a consultant may complete the MCCD

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer dies on the ward. You have seen and examined him within the last 7 days and reviewed his notes. There are no suspicious circumstances. According to current guidance, who may complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)?