Question

A 79-year-old man dies in hospital following a short admission for pneumonia. He was seen alive by you earlier that day. There are no suspicious circumstances, but he was admitted less than 24 hours before death. What is the most appropriate action regarding death certification?

Accepted Answer

Refer the case to the coroner as he died within 24 hours of admission

Answer

Complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) without discussion

Answer

Ask the family to certify the death

Answer

Delay certification for 1 month

Answer

Complete the cremation form only

Practice question

A 79-year-old man dies in hospital following a short admission for pneumonia. He was seen alive by you earlier that day. There are no suspicious circumstances, but he was admitted less than 24 hours before death. What is the most appropriate action regarding death certification?