DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHOD
The source of information from which the cause of death was established.
Format / Length
an1
Description
DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHOD is the same as attribute
DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHOD.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death certificate |
| 2 | NHS Central Register Follow-up |
| 3 | Hospital records |
| 4 | Verbal communication |
| 5 | Post mortem |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHODS |