New York S03363 amends the public health law to allow a hospice medical director or a designated physician to sign a death certificate.
New York S03363 amends the public health law by granting authority to a hospice medical director or a physician designated by such director to sign a death certificate. This change allows for more flexibility in who can sign a death certificate, potentially streamlining the process for families and medical professionals. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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