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Cause of Death
Indonesia
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Indonesia
Cause of Death
Verbal Autopsy
Verbal Autopsy
Verbal Autopsy
Is a verbal autopsy used only for statistical purposes, or also for legal purposes?
Statistical purpose only
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
The results of verbal autopsy are used for statistical purposes only. Cause of death (whether from verbal autopsy or medical certificate of cause of death) is not reported to the civil registration office.
Does the law allow for the use of verbal autopsy when there is no MCCD?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
For deaths that occur outside a health facility, the cause of death is determined by verbal autopsy, regardless of whether the deceased was under medical care.
