CAP Supports Discontinuing Term “Excited Delirium” as Cause of Death
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Friday, October 13, 2023
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“Excited delirium” is not a medical diagnosis and should no longer be used as a cause of death.
Key Points:
- “Excited delirium” is not a medical diagnosis and should no longer be used as a cause of death.
- The College of American Pathologists (CAP) supports this recent position issued by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
- “Instead, NAME endorses—and CAP supports—that the death certificate list the underlying cause of death, natural or unnatural (to include trauma),” said Dr. Aurelius.
- “If possible, the underlying cause should be determined and used for death certification.”