Revista clínica española
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Revista clínica española · May 2020
Completion of the medical certificate of cause of death in Madrid: A descriptive cross-sectional study.
The medical certificate of cause of death is a dual-purpose document: an official registration of an individual's death and a statistical analysis of the populational causes of death. However, the completion of this document in clinical practice creates significant conflicts. ⋯ We propose possible improvements to the official document so that it meets the legal requirements, facilitates its completion and fulfils its function. We also offer recommendations for hospitals that have their own document and suggestions for improving its completion.