Medical Examiner Service

NCL Wide

Referral to a local Medical Examiner is necessary for all community deaths prior to registration, ensuring the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) is legally validated.


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • if a patient on your list dies outside of hospital.

Exclusions

  • if a patient on your list dies in hospital.

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the referral form before you log the patient as deceased on EMIS.

Where to find the forms

  • NCL: NCL Global Documents > Palliative Care & EOLC

Downloads



Review date: Wednesday, 31 March 2027