Death certificates are essential to the creation of public health policies and determination of funding allocation. In addition, death certificates can bring public health epidemics to the forefront. Dr. Jeffrey Levine, clinical associate professor of medicine at New York Medical College, discusses how physicians can accurately report the immediate, intermediate and underlying causes of death. What medical-legal issues might be impacted by the accuracy or inaccuracy of death certificates? Dr. Eric Tangalos hosts.
The Essential Role of Death Certificates in Public Health

Ready to Claim Your Credits?
You have attempts to pass this post-test. Take your time and review carefully before submitting.
Good luck!
Overview
Death certificates are essential to the creation of public health policies and determination of funding allocation. In addition, death certificates can bring public health epidemics to the forefront. Dr. Jeffrey Levine, clinical associate professor of medicine at New York Medical College, discusses how physicians can accurately report the immediate, intermediate and underlying causes of death. What medical-legal issues might be impacted by the accuracy or inaccuracy of death certificates? Dr. Eric Tangalos hosts.
Title
Share on ReachMD
CloseProgram Chapters
Segment Chapters
Playlist:
Recommended
IgG4-RD Case Conversations: Diagnosing Pancreaticobiliary Manifestations and Ruling Out Malignancy
Updates From the 7th World Symposium Task Force
New Horizons: Unraveling Novel Therapies for Enhanced Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Heart Failure
Clinical Conundrums in ARIA: Differential Diagnoses and Potential Pitfalls in ARIA Evaluation
A multidisciplinary clinical dialogue: Optimizing long-term goals: practical approaches to novel potassium binder use in cardiorenal care
Pulmonary Hypertension Management: Practice Trends and Updates
Distinguishing Between Anti-PD-1 Agents in ESCC Combination Therapies
The Importance of PD-L1 Testing: Shaping the Future of Treatment in ESCC
We’re glad to see you’re enjoying ReachMD…
but how about a more personalized experience?