Question

A 25-year-old man dies suddenly on the ward after a massive pulmonary embolism. You have only met him once briefly and are unsure of the exact sequence of events leading to death. What is the most appropriate action regarding the medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD)?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to issue the MCCD and notify the coroner because the cause of death is not sufficiently certain

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Complete the MCCD stating massive pulmonary embolism as cause without further information

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Ask a nurse to complete the MCCD

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Issue an MCCD stating old age

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Delay for several weeks before taking any action

Practice question

A 25-year-old man dies suddenly on the ward after a massive pulmonary embolism. You have only met him once briefly and are unsure of the exact sequence of events leading to death. What is the most appropriate action regarding the medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD)?