15 Miss. Code R. § 16-1-51.35.10
Current through June 25, 2024
When a patient dies, a summation statement shall be entered in the record in the form of a discharge summary. The summation statement shall include the circumstances leading to death and shall be signed by a physician. An autopsy shall be performed whenever possible. When an autopsy is performed, a provisional anatomic diagnosis shall be recorded in the patient's record within 72 hours. The complete protocol shall be made part of the record within three months.
15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-51.35.10