Audit of the Accuracy of Documenting Pneumonia as the Primary Cause of Death on Death Certificates.

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Kwan, J. W. and Allen, S. C., 2006. Audit of the Accuracy of Documenting Pneumonia as the Primary Cause of Death on Death Certificates. Age and Ageing, 35 (S3), i8-i30.

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Abstract

Death certificates should contain accurate information about the cause(s) of death. In the UK, pneumonia is reported as the primary cause of death (PCoD) in 10% of patients >85 years old, and as a contributory cause of death in 25%. We explored the accuracy of documenting pneumonia as the PCoD.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:0002-0729
Subjects:Technology > Medicine and Health
Group:School of Health and Social Care > Centre for Postgraduate Medical Research and Education
ID Code:6496
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Deposited On:02 Nov 2008 20:55
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