Death Certification
Death Certification
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With effect 9th September all Non-Coronial deaths are to the referred to the Medical Examiner - please see below the new guidance and how to send the referral electronically (all Medical Examiners have SystemOne Access)
Presence of implantable medical devices
Incorrectly recording the absence of implantable devices poses a serious safety risk to crematorium staff and can result in significant damage to cremation equipment. Battery‑powered devices such as pacemakers may explode under extreme heat if they are not removed prior to cremation.
Attending practitioners are responsible for reviewing the medical records thoroughly when completing the MCCD, including verifying the presence of any hazardous implantable medical devices. National guidance emphasises that hazardous implants may endanger crematorium staff or equipment if not identified and removed.
GP Letter ref Changes
Urgent letter to GPs.docxFAQ's
FAQs death cert reforms.docxHow to send a Medical Examiner Referral
Coroners Portal
Medical Examiners Contact Details
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust: LN2 5QY
Email: MedicalExaminerService@ulh.nhs.uk
Contact number:
Office in Lincoln: 01522 307338
Office in Pilgrim: 01205 333416
Call and notify ANY Urgent Faith Requests or Delays to Referral or if you are unsure what the cause of death is.
Cause of Death - Accepted Cause Guidance
G199-Cause-of-death-list.pdfPage updated
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