rachel777 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 it is disgusting having to pay this amount for a doctors signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 it is disgusting having to pay this amount for a doctors signature That is very true, but when you have a true monopoly situation as you have here, the thieving individuals can do what they like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldliz Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 When my dad died we had to pay the same amount for two doctors to say that he was indeed dead. I asked the reason for this and why two? She said it was brought in after the Harold shipman case? I didn't really go any further into it with being upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccapacca Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The payment isn't for the death certificate but is for the cremation form. The form comes in two parts and requires the signature of 2 doctors. The Dr who completes the death certificate will generally also complete the first part of the cremation form. It does also involve a visit to the mortuary to view the deceased where a record is made of the Drs attendance. Its a few years since i last filled one in but they were often not straightforward and were considerably more work than just providing a signature. In some circumstances you'd have to speak to the coroner and frequently the Dr completing the part 2 would ring you up to interrogate. If you don't want to pay the fee then don't opt for cremation. I think its right that its classed as non-NHS work and remember that most of the GPs signing them will be be taxed at 40%. I don't think the fee is set by the BMA as that would constitute a cartel. I'm pretty sure its a government set fee although i'm happy to be corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ez8004 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 A lot the doctors I know actually pass the money on to the junior doctors (house officers) as they do insane hours for what they are relatively paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry_harfoo Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Dear xfox3x, I'm a producer with the BBC and I am currently looking into this issue (and more generally the issue of death certification). I'm very interested in discussing the subject with you, if possible? I'd be grateful if you could get in touch for a background chat. My email address is anna.meisel@bbc.co.uk and my telephone number is 02036140977. Thank you, Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay1 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I have just read up about these charges and found the following From April 2014 only the medical examiner will be allowed to fill out cremation forms and GP's will no longer be paid the £76 for each form called forms 4 and 5 they currently fill out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneystone Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Here's what my doctor charges http://www.chapelgreenpractice.co.uk/privatemedicalfees.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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