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An introduction to coroners' inquiries in England and Wales and your duties as a doctor.
A doctor's responsibility is to certify a deceased patient's cause of death by issuing a medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD).
It's important to complete certificates accurately and not omit relevant information even if it might cause upset to the family...
A wider pool of doctors will be able to certify a death under the new process.
The introduction of the medical examiner system in 2024 might prompt questions around disclosing patient information - as this dilemma demonstrates.
This webinar covers when a death should be reported to the coroner, and writing a report for an inquest.
A professional witness (also known as a witness of fact) helps the court establish the facts of a case. Here’s what you need to know.
An expert witness provides an impartial medical opinion to a court, tribunal or committee.
It's common for coroners to ask for a report from clinicians involved in caring for a deceased patient. Here are some principles that will help you.