Question

A 72-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer treated with chemotherapy 6 months ago is found deceased at home. You saw her once in clinic 2 months ago. You are asked to complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD). Under current guidance in England and Wales, who may complete the MCCD?

Accepted Answer

Any registered medical practitioner who has attended the deceased during their lifetime and can state the cause of death to the best of their knowledge and belief, provided the death is not notifiable to the coroner

Answer

Only a doctor who has seen the patient in the last 14 days

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Only the patient’s GP

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Only a hospital consultant

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

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