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COVID-19 Hazards guidance for doctors certifying deaths

New COVID-19 guidance for certifying doctors

17/01/22

Does COVID-19 constitute a hazard in the deceased person?

A new advice document produced by the Death Certification Review Service in December 2021 is now available for doctors involved in certifying death, covering whether COVID-19 constitutes a hazard in a deceased person. 

Click on the image below to read the guidance: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This document can be found at the Death Certification webpage