Title: Identify the person(s) who is qualified to give permission for release of the decedent from a hospital, or to sign the hospital death record, if required.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Planning the Funeral

Identification should include

- medical professional
- medical examiner and/or coroner.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the role of a medical examiner and/or coroner?
- What is the role of next-of-kin in releasing a decedent person from the hospital?
- Who must give permission before the remains are moved?