Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are in attendance at or after a fetal.

New York Assembly Bill A01351 amends the public health law to allow midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are present at or after the fetal death. Previously, only physicians and nurse practitioners could perform this certification. The bill ensures that the certificate and report of fetal death contain the necessary information as prescribed by the commissioner, with specific provisions for confidentiality and quality of care monitoring.

Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are in attendance at or after a fetal.

New York Assembly Bill A01351 amends the public health law to allow midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are present at or after the fetal death. Previously, only physicians and nurse practitioners could perform this certification. The bill ensures that the certificate and report of fetal death contain the necessary information as prescribed by the commissioner, with specific provisions for confidentiality and quality of care monitoring.