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Mortality Information System in Portugal: transition to e-death certification
Cátia Sousa Pinto1, Robert N Anderson2, Henrique Martins3
1Directorate-General of Health, Lisbon, Portugal.
Eurohealth
|April 28, 2020
Summary
Portugal successfully implemented an electronic death certification system, enhancing mortality statistics. This digital transformation addresses critical gaps in public health information systems.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Vital Statistics
Background:
- Mortality information systems are critical for public health but often underdeveloped.
- Traditional paper-based death certification hinders timely and accurate mortality statistics.
- Legal and operational barriers impede the modernization of mortality data collection globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the implementation process of Portugal's new electronic death certification system.
- To describe the newly established mortality information system in Portugal.
- To highlight the potential of electronic death certification in improving mortality statistics.
Main Methods:
- A strategic, multistep approach was employed for phased geographic implementation.
- The Directorate-General of Health led the national rollout of the electronic system.
- Full national implementation of electronic death certification was achieved by January 2014.
Main Results:
- Portugal transitioned from a paper-based system to 100% electronic death certification.
- The new system aims to improve the quality and timeliness of mortality statistics.
- The implementation process was completed nationally by December 2013.
Conclusions:
- Electronic death certification is a viable solution to improve mortality statistics.
- The Portuguese experience demonstrates a successful national implementation of an electronic mortality information system.
- Modernizing vital statistics systems through digital technology is crucial for public health.
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