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 S05222 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 a fetal death. Previously, only physicians and nurse practitioners could certify the cause of death. The bill also modifies the form and content of fetal death certificates and reports, ensuring they contain specific information as prescribed by the commissioner.

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 S05222 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 a fetal death. Previously, only physicians and nurse practitioners could certify the cause of death. The bill also modifies the form and content of fetal death certificates and reports, ensuring they contain specific information as prescribed by the commissioner.