Death certification in England must evolve (Considering current technology)

Pablo Millares-Martin

doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2019.101882

Death certification in England must evolve (Considering current technology)

J Forensic Leg Med. 2020 Jan:69:101882. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2019.101882. Epub 2019 Oct 24.

Author

Pablo Millares-Martin¹

Affiliation

¹ Whitehall Surgery, Wortley Beck Health Centre, Leeds, LS12 5SG, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Pablo.martin@nhs.net.

PMID: 31704629
DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2019.101882

Abstract

The death certificate form used in England and Wales is analysed, compared to other available forms in top ranking economies, to determine its fitness for purpose. There are several restrictions linked to its use and also many limitations. Areas where it can evolve and where improvement can be achieved are suggested.

Keywords: Health information technology; Information management; Information sharing.

MeSH terms

Cause of Death
Coroners and Medical Examiners
Death Certificates*
England / epidemiology
Humans
Information Management
Internationality
Medical Informatics
Mortality
Wales / epidemiology