A Massachusetts Suspicious Death Affidavit is a document used by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to report any suspicious deaths to the Medical Examiner. The affidavit is used to provide medical examiner's office with the information they need to determine the cause of death. It is also used to collect any additional information that may be necessary for a proper investigation. There are two types of Massachusetts Suspicious Death Affidavit: the Standard Suspicious Death Affidavit and the Protocol Suspicious Death Affidavit. The Standard Suspicious Death Affidavit is used in cases where the cause of death is initially unknown and further investigation is needed. The Protocol Suspicious Death Affidavit is used when the cause of death is known, but there are still questions that need to be answered. Both forms require the completion of the same information, such as the deceased's name, age, date of death, location, and any other relevant details.