Guidance

Medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD): guidance for medical practitioners

Guidance for medical practitioners completing a medical certificate of cause of death in England and Wales.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 9 September 2024

Applies to England and Wales

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Guidance for medical practitioners completing medical certificates of cause of death in England and Wales

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This guidance sets out the process for certifying the medical cause of death in England and Wales. It includes guidance for medical practitioners on:

• who can complete an MCCD
• the role of medical examiners
• when to refer a death to the coroner
• how to complete each section of the MCCD

An MCCD is required to register all non-coronial deaths in England and Wales. An MCCD is not required in the case of a stillbirth.

Published 9 September 2024