Death Certification and the Role of the State Medical Examiner

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET, Online

Various speakers are invited to speak and discuss topics of interest to Emergency Medicine providers

Objective(s): 1 Review the Role and Authority of the State Medical Examiner in Death Investigations 2 Define Reportable Deaths and the process for reporting them 3 Outline the components of the death certificate with emphasis on proximate cause and review of common mistakes 4 Delineate the importance of accurate death certification for public health and safety
Location: Online
Specialties: Emergency Medicine

Faculty Disclosures:
Maura DeJoseph, DO (Nothing to disclose - 09/26/2022)
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1. Review the Role and Authority of the State Medical Examiner in Death Investigations
2. Define Reportable Deaths and the process for reporting them
3. Outline the components of the death certificate with emphasis on proximate cause and review of common mistakes
4. Delineate the importance of accurate death certification for public health and safety

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (1.00 hours)

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