Abstract

Medical certification of cause of death [MCCD] scheme is an important tool to obtain scientific and reliable information in terms of causes of mortality. It is basically a part of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and health related problems formulated by WHO. Because of this importance, a provision has been made in Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 for certification by a medical practitioner who has attended the deceased during his last illness. Till now this scheme is not uniformly covered and implemented in India. An overview of this scheme is presented herewith.

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