With regular contact with their GP (either by face to face or video consultations or home visits) you can ensure the family doctor is aware of their medical condition. This will allow them to issue a death certificate rather than having to discuss the case with the coroner which potentially could lead to an unnecessary post mortem. The current law states that a doctor needs to see the patient within a 28 days period prior to death to avoid having to contact the coroner in an expected death at home.