Death Certification, Burial and Cremation: Analysis of Consultation Findings: Phase 1 Report: Questions 1-20, 51 And 52

DescriptionA consultation was carried out by the Scottish Government between 27 January and 21 April 2010 on the recommendations contained in the report of the independent Burial and Cremation Review Group. The first phase analysis examined responses relevant to death certification.
ISBN978 0755994540
Official Print Publication DateJuly 2010
Website Publication DateJuly 14, 2010

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Reid Howie Associates

ISBN 978 0 7559 9454 0 (Web only publication)
DPPAS 10307

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SECTION 1: THE CONSULTATION
Background to the consultation
The consultation process
Submissions and respondents
Analysis of the data
The report
Summary of issues: The consultation

SECTION 2: WHEN A DEATH OCCURS
The verification of life being extinct
The duty of instructing disposal of the body
Summary of findings: when a death occurs

SECTION 3: DEATH CERTIFICATION
Disposal following inconclusive post mortem
Monitoring and assurance models - proposals for change
Other issues relating to potential models
Funding increased governance
Other comments on death certification
Summary of findings: death certification

SECTION 4: DEATHS ABROAD
Deaths abroad
Summary of findings: deaths abroad

ANNEX 1: THE CONSULTATION QUESTIONS COVERED IN THIS REPORT

ANNEX 2: THE RESPONDENTS

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

This report is available on the Scottish Government Social Research website only
www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch.

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