To ensure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with thecurrent and proposed reformed processes of certification, investigation by coroners andregistration of deaths. An empathetic and sensitive approach when liaising with bereaved relatives. To scrutinise the certified causes of death offered by attending doctors in a way that isproportionate, consistent and compliant with the proposed national protocol. To discuss and explain the cause of death with next of kin/informants in a transparent,tactful and sympathetic manner. It is anticipated that such discussions will bepredominately conducted through telephone conversations where barriers tounderstanding information may exist. To ensure that all users of the ME system are treated with respect and are notdiscriminated against on the grounds of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation,gender reassignment or disability. To maintain comprehensive records of all deaths scrutinised and undertake analysis to provide information to the National Medical Examiners office. To participate in relevant clinical governance activities relating to death certification including audits, mortality review processes and investigations regarding formal complaints about patient care. To support the training of junior doctors in their understanding of death certification and promote good practice in accurate completion of MCCDs. To work with medical examiner officers (MEOs), delegating duties as appropriate. To engage with lead ME and lead MEO for the region. To adopt a collaborative working relationship with other MEs by sharing experiences and expertise to support peer learning and set uniform standards of service delivery.