Confirming the cause of a death

The Medical Examiner Office is staffed by a team of senior doctors.

The Medical Examiner Office will:

• review the medical notes of the patient
• discuss the cause of death with the medical team in charge of the patient's care
• complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death

This process will take place before the death can be registered.

Medical examiners and their staff will only review cases where they have not been directly involved in the care of the patient.