Medical examiners webinar

This webinar focuses on death certification reforms in England and Wales, covering key updates and offering expert guidance for healthcare professionals

27 January 2025

Length: 1 hour

This webinar was presented by Dr Suzy Lishman CBE, senior adviser on medical examiners at the Royal College of Pathologists, and Dr Jerard Ross, MDU medico-legal adviser, and looked at the recent death certification reforms in England and Wales, including:

•    The new medical certificate of cause of death

•    The role of the Medical Examiner

•    Changes to the role of the Coroner

•    Changes to the role of the Registrar

•    Changes to cremation forms

This webinar is relevant to anyone from primary or secondary care in England and Wales, who writes death certificates or refers deaths to the Coroner.

This page was correct at publication on 27/01/2025. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.