Transmission of Cause of Death Data

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Bolivia Legal Analysis

In cases of medicolegal deaths, the Institute of Forensic Investigations (Instituto de Investigaciones Forenses – IDIF) issues the official Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD). The certificate is then delivered to the family member or other legally authorized representative of the deceased, who must present it to the Civil Registry Office to register the death. The IDIF currently does not share or cross-reference information with the National Health Information and Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sistema Nacional de Información en Salud – Vigilancia Epidemiológica, SNIS-VE) of the Ministry of Health, meaning that these deaths are not systematically included in national health and mortality statistics.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

For natural deaths under medical supervision but outside a health facility, the attending physician must complete the official Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) issued by the Ministry of Health under the National Health Information and Epidemiological Surveillance System (SNIS-VE). The certificate is filled out at the place of death or later at the nearest health establishment. The original is given to the family for registration with the Civil Registry, the first copy is sent to SNIS-VE for statistical reporting, and the second remains with the health facility or certifier, ensuring transmission of cause-of-death data to both systems.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Health professionals are required to produce three copies of the medical certificate of cause of death. One copy is given to the family for them to register the death at the civil registrar's office. A second copy is sent to the National Health Information System - Epidemiological Surveillance (SNIS-VE) for statistical purposes. The Third copy will be kept by the health facility.