Death Certification Test Site Evaluation

An evaluation of the implementation of a new death certification process in two test site areas (Dumfires & Galloway and Dundee) following the introduction of the Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011.


APPENDIX 1: List of Stakeholder Interviewees

We interviewed the MR and MRA in both test sites along with the SMR and a representative of NHS ISD at the beginning and end of the evaluation. The interviewees are listed in Table A1.1.

Table A1.1: Interviews with SMR, MRs, MRAs and NHS ISD

Name of Interviewee Position
Dr Mini Mishra Senior Medical Reviewer, Scottish Government
Dr Stephanie Norris Medical Reviewer, Dumfries & Galloway
Isobel Wells Medical Reviewer Assistant, Dumfries & Galloway
Dr Mary O'Brien Medical Reviewer, Dundee
Clair Bell Medical Reviewer Assistant, Dundee
Matthew Armstrong Principal Information Analyst, NHS ISD

We also interviewed eight national stakeholders at the end of the evaluation. The interviewees are listed in Table A1.2.

Table A1.2: Interviews with national stakeholders

Name of Interviewee Position
Rod Burns Deputy Registrar General, National Records of Scotland and on National Advisory Group
Graeme Brown National Association of Funeral Directors and on National Advisory Group
Alison Kerr Scottish Government - Policy Manager, Death Certification Implementation Team
Gareth Brown Scottish Government - Head of Blood, Organ Donation and Sexual Health Team
Mark Evans NHS Fife Bereavement Services Coordinator and on National Advisory Group
Jan Warner, Steven Wilson and Elizabeth Ireland NHS Health Improvement Scotland

Contact

Email: Victoria Milne

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