# The National Medical Examiner (Additional Functions) Regulations 2024, Regulation 6: Guidance to English NHS bodies and Welsh NHS bodies


(1) The National Medical Examiner may issue guidance to English NHS bodies and Welsh NHS bodies in relation to—
(a) the qualification requirements for medical examiners;
(b) the qualification requirements for someone acting on behalf of a medical examiner in accordance with the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death Regulations 2024;
(c) the functions of medical examiners under section 19(4) Regulations and the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death Regulations 2024;
(d) the functions of someone acting on behalf of a medical examiner under the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death Regulations 2024;
(e) the appropriate training to be undertaken by medical examiners from time to time to ensure that they have the experience and skills necessary to carry out their functions.
(2) The National Medical Examiner may amend or revoke any guidance issued under this regulation.
(3) The National Medical Examiner must consult the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers before issuing, amending or revoking any guidance under this regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/494/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-medical-examiner-additional-functions-regulations-2024/regulation-6
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