1. Certificates
The various certificates that are issued by the doctor in his professional capacity are:
1. Admission / Discharge certificate
2. Emergency admission certificate
3. Birth record certificate
4. Medical Termination of Pregnancy certificate
5. Maternity certificate
6. Leave certificate
7. Injury certificate
8. Disability certificate.
9. Medico legal case certificate
10. Unsoundness of mind certificate
11. Vaccination certificate
12. Insurance certificate
Giving a false certificate is a criminal offence.
2. Death certificates
Death certificates are extremely important documents and while issuing a death certificate certain precautions have to be taken. A doctor should not issue a death certificate unless he has attended the deceased at least once during the seven days preceding death. One should be very sure of the diagnosis before giving a death certificate. In case of a doubt, it is always better to ask for post mortem examination. While giving a certificate it is important to identify the person concerned and even to note identification marks on the certificate. The certificate should also contain day, date & diagnosis, advice given, signature, name and registration number of the doctor. It is a good practice to keep a duplicate copy of any certificate issued. A doctor is not entitled to charge fees for writing a death certificate. He also can not delay or refuse on the grounds of non receipt of professional fees.
A doctor can refuse to give death certificate if
1. He is not sure of the cause of death
2. It is a sudden death
3. There is suspicion of foul play
4. The death is caused by any violent or unnatural cause, drug, medicine or poison
5. There is suspicion of starvation, exposure or neglect.
In such situation one to has report to police authorities before the body is removed for cremation. Signing of a blank death certificate in anticipation of death is not only illegal but is also violation of medical ethics.
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