Competency-based Learning: The effectiveness of targeted resident education and clinical auditing feedback on completed death certificate accuracy rates

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njp.v42i2.12 Abstract: Background: Death certification is an integral part of physician practice, yet common errors are being encountered from this vital source of health infor- mation. Most medical training programs lack formal curricula for this important skill. Accurate in- formation from DC will help in improve our mortality data which can be use public health purposes Objectives: This study evaluated the effect of a multifaceted educa- tional intervention on accuracy of completing death certification in a tertiary-based paediatric residency