Module 2 Guidelines for Completing the Medical Certificate of Death
Information Sections 15to18
15. If the decedent is female, indicate if the death occurred either during pregnancy or within 90 days following termination of pregnancy- check yes or no.
16. Was their a surgical operation within 28 days of death?- check yes or no
17. If yes, give the date of the surgical operation.
18. Describe the operative findings. This is where you would list what the procedure was as well as what the findings were.