Establishes the Gracey Claire Rushing Act to ensure proper documentation, notification, and communication in the handling and disposition of human.
The Gracey Claire Rushing Act mandates that forensic pathologists or designated experts notify the next of kin when a deceased person's internal organs are retained for additional testing. It requires the pathologist to complete a written certification indicating whether all organs have been returned or identifying any retained items, and to provide this certification to the coroner and the entity receiving the body. The coroner must notify the next of kin within 48 hours of receiving notice from the pathologist, including details on organ retention and contact information.
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