When a Patient Expires in the Office,who Is Typically Notified

question 67

Multiple Choice

When a patient expires in the office,who is typically notified to pick up the body for postmortem examination?

• A) coroner
• B) mortician
• C) local hospital
• D) local fire/rescue service

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