Module 2 Guidelines for Completing the Medical Certificate of Death
Completing the Medical Certificate of Death: General Instructions
- Original forms provided by eHealth Saskatchewan must be used as per the Vital Statistics Act, 2009.
- All alterations or corrections must be initialed, do not use whiteout.
- Avoid the use of medical abbreviations due to the possibility of misinterpretation.
- Complete the form in a legible manner as this affects the quality of statistics.
- Original copies are to be submitted, however in extenuating circumstances, eHealth Saskatchewan may approve submission of a copy.
- Hospital demographic labels are not to be affixed to the form as this is a legal document and is required to be completed by an individual.
- Complete the document in either black or blue ink (eHealth Saskatchewan, n.d.).