The New York Times has a very interesting article about death certificates and the accuracy of those certificates. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/02/health/making-the-right-call-even-in-death.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
After reading it, it would appear to me that doctors of the past were probably more careful about filling them out, but the recent certificates may deserve a second glance.
While you're at it, check this article about old death records too, http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/25/health/century-old-death-records-provide-a-glimpse-into-medicine-s-history.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm
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