Question

A 79-year-old woman dies on a medical ward from presumed pneumonia after a short admission. You were one of the doctors caring for her and reviewed her the day before she died. Under current UK rules, who may complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)?

Accepted Answer

Any medical practitioner 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

Answer

Only a doctor who saw the patient in the last 24 hours before death

Answer

Only the consultant in charge of the case

Answer

Only a coroner can complete all MCCDs

Practice question

A 79-year-old woman dies on a medical ward from presumed pneumonia after a short admission. You were one of the doctors caring for her and reviewed her the day before she died. Under current UK rules, who may complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)?