U.S. Guidance for Certifying Deaths Due Covid 19

https://www.scribd.com/document/455607875/US-HHS-Document-to-Doctors-on-How-to-Certify-COVID-19-Deaths-including-Related-Deaths

by 75dvtwin • 6 years ago

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pedasmith• 6 years ago

You can read the PDF directly from the CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvss/vsrg/vsrg03-508.pdf?ref=p...

75dvtwin2• 6 years ago

I am reading the below paragraph from the guidance, and thinking that it would, necessarely, cause 'over reporting' of COVID-19 related deaths.

However, I am not a doctor, and do not know what was the guidance in previous years, as related to flu.

"... In cases where a definite diagnosis of COVID–19 cannot be made, but it is suspected or likely (e.g., the circumstances are compelling within a reasonable degree of certainty), it is acceptable to report COVID–19 on a death certificate as “probable” or “presumed.” In these instances, certifiers should use their best clinical judgement in determining if a COVID–19 infection was likely. However, please note that testing for COVID–19 should be conducted whenever possible. "

DanBC2• 6 years ago

Do you have similar concerns about any other diagnosis used in death certificates?

75dvtwin2• 6 years ago

not sure if what I expressed is a concern or an observation.

More of an observation, at this stage, I would say.

Asking folks who are more familiar with this to comment, I guess.

U.S. Guidance for Certifying Deaths Due Covid 19

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