Question

A 90-year-old man with multiple comorbidities dies peacefully in a nursing home. You had seen him 3 days earlier for heart failure review and expected deterioration. On examination there are no suspicious features. What is the most appropriate next step regarding certification?

Accepted Answer

Complete an MCCD with an appropriate cause of death and do not refer to the coroner

Answer

Refuse to issue a medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) and refer directly to the coroner

Answer

Refer to the police before issuing any documentation

Answer

Ask the family which cause of death they would like recorded

Answer

Issue a cremation form only; an MCCD is not required

Practice question

A 90-year-old man with multiple comorbidities dies peacefully in a nursing home. You had seen him 3 days earlier for heart failure review and expected deterioration. On examination there are no suspicious features. What is the most appropriate next step regarding certification?