Introduced
by
To require a physician preparing a death certificate, or who was treating a deceased individual before death, to discuss with the next of kin the option of having an autopsy, including the cost, the medical history information to be gained, and the fact that under some circumstances an autopsy is required by law. If the next of kin agrees to pay for the autopsy, the physician would then be required to arrange for one.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
