Resources

Information about verification of death

RCGP and BMA guidance for remote verification of expected death out of hospital

https://www.rcgp.org.uk/-/media/Files/Policy/A-Z-policy/2020/covid19/RCGP-guidance/BMA-RCGP-Guidelines-For-Remote210420.ashx?la=en

Downloadable cremation form which can be filled in online

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cremation-medical-certificate

Detailed information on changes to death certification

Downloadable PDF document

Letter from the Deputy Registrar General

https://s.docworkspace.com/d/ADklPZr2-s8j48uavpKdFA

Information on the training needed for nurses to verify death

https://www.hospiceuk.org/what-we-offer/publications?kwrd=care%20after%20death&cat=72e54312-4ccd-608d-ad24-ff0000fd3330

https://www.rcn.org.uk/get-help/rcn-advice/confirmation-of-death

Information for those in Scotland or Northern Ireland

https://www.themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/latest-updates-and-advice/certifying-deaths-during-covid-19-outbreak?Region=Northern+Ireland

http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/our_work/governance_and_assurance/death_certification/questions_and_answers.aspx