On-demand webinar

Completing death certificates in general practice

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Type: On-demand
Recorded: 3 May 2022

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Completing death certificates in general practice

On-demand recorded 3 May 2022

This webinar will explain the circumstances in which GPs should issue a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, take you through the context of how the certificate came into its current form, and focus on the practical aspects of MCCD completion. We will review a range of familiar examples and scenarios, and provide you with sources of further information and support.

Learning outcomes

Determine when a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) should be issued for a death
Discuss the context, phrasing and sequencing of the Medical Certificate Cause of Death
Complete a Medical Certificate Cause of Death
Be aware of support and guidance on completing a MCCD, reporting a death to the Coroner and advice on the coronial process

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Presenter

Assoc Prof Joel Rhee
Chair RACGP Specific Interests Cancer and Palliative Care

Joel is an academic GP leading the Discipline of General Practice and Primary Care at the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney. He is a teacher, researcher, supervisor, and clinician with a passion for improving the delivery of care by primary healthcare professionals to people who are most in need. Especially people with palliative and supportive care needs, and people with advanced and chronic conditions, particularly cancer.

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