Expands the qualifications for a county medical examiner to include advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
The bill amends the qualifications for a county medical examiner to include advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants. It allows the county board of supervisors to appoint a qualified physician, osteopathic physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant as a county medical examiner. If no qualified candidates are submitted by medical societies, the board may appoint any licensed professional from the county. If no qualified candidates are available, the board may appoint a professional from another county.
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