In:
Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, SAGE Publications, Vol. 23, No. 4 ( 2014-12), p. 292-296
Abstract:
Proper certification of death has legal, social, and epidemiological significance. There is unfortunately little in the existing medical literature relevant to such an important issue in Singapore. With the implementation of the Coroners Act 2010, there has been recent surge in interest in this matter, highlighting a need for additional instruction on the accurate completion of death certificates. This review explains how a death certificate should be filled out, with particular focus on the difference between the terms cause, mechanism, mode, and manner of death. The article is aimed at doctors in Singapore, and highlights legal and practical issues.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2010-1058
,
2059-2329
DOI:
10.1177/201010581402300405
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2831421-9
