Abstract:Introduction Medical certificate cause of death form (MCCD) completion is seen as a daunting process, especially for junior medical staff. Death certification is an expectation of all doctors, as set by the general medical council. Quick completion of medical examiner referral forms (MERFs) and MCCDs positively impacts on patients' families. This requires confidence and knowledge in certifying death, which this quality improvement project aims to assess and improve. Method We brainstormed our stakeholders, cre… Show more
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