Filling Out the Death Certificate

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MANNER OF DEATH
 

In cases of accidental death, this information may be used to justify the payment of double indemnity on life insurance policies. It is also used to obtain a more accurate determination of cause of death .   Complete this item for all deaths. Mark the box corresponding to the manner of death. Deaths not due to external causes should be identified as “Natural.” These are usually the only types of deaths an attending physician will certify. (See item 35.) In cases where the immediate cause of death cannot be determined, or the cause of death is pending investigation, the appropriate block should be marked and the certificate should be filed immediately. Upon determination of the cause of death, an Amendment to Medical Certification of Certificate of Death should be filed by the physician, Justice of the Peace/Coroner, or Medical Examiner who originally certified the death.

 
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