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  • Death Certification Guidance 2022

    Time to complete:
    10 minutes
    Date of publication:
    March 2020
    Last reviewed and updated:
    April 2024

    Death certification is changing in order to make the process manageable during the coronavirus outbreak. This short module outlines the changes in processes to do with the death certificate and the cremation form, as well as giving a reminder about which professionals can verify death. It is aimed at doctors in England and Wales, with links to similar information for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

    This module was developed by RCGP Learning.  

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