If a Patient Dies of Natural Causes While Under His

question 48

Multiple Choice

If a patient dies of natural causes while under his or her physician's care, who is responsible for completion of the medical portion of the death certificate?

• A) morgue attendant
• B) attending physician
• C) medical examiner
• D) any health care practitioner in attendance at the time of death
• E) coroner

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