Identify the person(s) who is qualified to give permission for release of the decedent from a hospital, or to sign the hospital death record, if required.
Identification should include
- medical professional
- medical examiner and/or coroner.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the role of a medical examiner and/or coroner?
- What is the role of next-of-kin in releasing a decedent person from the hospital?
- Who must give permission before the remains are moved?