Review of medical certificates of cause of death
I110Action following unsatisfactory review: medical reviewer
1
This section applies where, following a review under section 8(1), a medical reviewer is of the view that a medical certificate of cause of death is not in order.
2
The medical reviewer must—
a
inform the relevant medical practitioner of that view and the reasons for coming to that view, and
b
invite the relevant medical practitioner to attest and transmit to the medical reviewer a replacement certificate which takes account of the reasons.
3
If the relevant medical practitioner attests and transmits a replacement certificate which in the view of the medical reviewer is in order, the medical reviewer must approve the replacement certificate and transmit it to the relevant registrar.
4
If the relevant medical practitioner attests and transmits a replacement certificate which in the view of the medical reviewer is not in order, the medical reviewer must refer the review to the senior medical reviewer.
5
If the relevant medical practitioner declines to attest and transmit a replacement certificate in response to the invitation under subsection (2)(b), the medical reviewer must—
a
approve the certificate and notify the relevant registrar accordingly, or
b
refer the review to the senior medical reviewer.