Death Certification e-Learning modules
You can access the below modules on Turas Learn.
Note: You will need to login with your Turas account to access the above modules.
Turas Learn is a learning platform developed by NHS Education for Scotland to support health and social care staff in Scotland. Turas is open to all and any health and social care staff outwith Scotland can register for an account. If you do not have an account then please register for a free Turas account.
Certification of Deaths in the Community e-Learning module
This e-Learning module covers certification of deaths in the community which will help you decide the appropriate next steps when dealing with a death in the community.
The module will help you understand:
- When you should report a death to the procurator fiscal service.
- When to issue a medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD).
- Potential issues when communicating with the police.
The module does not include material on communicating and interacting with families and other people who are bereaved.
For further information, view the Management of Deaths in the Community guidance published by the CMO.
Improving the quality of medical certificates of cause of death: Avoiding errors e-Learning module
This e-Learning module focusses on reducing many of the common errors that are found on MCCDs in Scotland.
The module is based on 9 scenarios. These are set in primary and secondary environments but are carefully designed to be relevant to people working in all clinical settings.
The scenarios will help you understand e.g., the:
- Correct completion of all parts of the MCCD
- Acceptable use of abbreviations
- Requirement of duration intervals
- Requirement to inform of the presence of hazards
- Requirement to report a history of accident or trauma to the procurator fiscal
Frequently Asked Questions for Non-Medical Staff
This is a short guide for non-medical staff who might interact with people who are bereaved, around the time of receiving the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death.
Click here or on the file to the right to download this resource.
Deaths from COVID-19 disease in Scotland: Scenarios to support accurate death certification and reporting to Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service
This Scottish guidance has been produced by the team at the Death Certification Review Service, part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland. It is based on documents published by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and the Chief Medical Officer.
Click here or on the file to the right to download this resource.
