# 004 Death Pronouncement in the Hospital, 2nd ed
Source:
Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC)
Synopsis:
Background: Physicians traditionally have little formal training in examining patients to determine death, notifying families, and in recording proper documentation. This Fast Fact reviews key steps in the death pronouncement and notification process. See also Fast Facts #76, 77 on telephone notification of death.
Vol/Page/Date:
July 2005; 4.
Resource Type:
Other
Author/Source:
Weissman, D.E.
keywords:
death pronouncement, Ethics, law, policy, health systems
Submitter:
Peters
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