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Summary of responses to the consultation on improving the process of death certification

  • Launch date:
    24 July 2007
  • Closing date:
    24 October 2008
  • Creator/s:
    Department of Health
  • Audience:
    Health and social care professionals, Chief executives
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown
  • Product number:
    286814
  • Gateway number:
    9615

This document provides an overview of respondents  comments on the proposals to address weaknesses identified by the Shipman Inquiry in the process of death certification in England and Wales. The consultation ran from July to October 2007.

Original Consultation

  • Contact:
    Ruth Benjamin
  • Address:
    Chief Medical Officer's Business Support Team
    Rm 8E10
    Department of Health
    Quarry House
    Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UE

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