Conclusions-Despite consistent encouragement to record all relevant details on death certificates this study shows that doctors fail to do so in most cases. Such a failure diminishes information available to the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys, affecting mortality statistics and gives further cause for concern about standards ofcertification. Means by which the standard of certification might be improved are discussed, including screening ofcertificates by a medically qualified person prior to registration. (J Clin Pathol 1996;49:213-216)
We take great pleasure in responding to Janice Devine's article on the opportunities afforded by the reduction in junior doctors' hours in the Points of View section (Nursing Standard July 10).
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