HB981

Requires the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant to sign the death certificate if the death does not.

Mississippi HB981 mandates that the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant primarily responsible for the decedent's care must certify the cause of death and sign the death certificate if the death does not affect the public interest. This bill amends sections 41-57-13 and 41-61-63 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to ensure that the attending medical professional signs the death certificate in non-public interest cases. The State Medical Examiner or a qualified designee may sign the certificate if the attending professional refuses.