Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-941b
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-941b, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 63, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 63,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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When attending a patient at time of death, physicians
shall take care that the remains of the deceased are left in
such a state that will not hinder or unnecessarily
complicate the preparation for burial or other disposition,
provided that nothing herein shall interfere with or
restrict a physician's sworn duty to do all things
necessary to save the patient's life.
shall take care that the remains of the deceased are left in
such a state that will not hinder or unnecessarily
complicate the preparation for burial or other disposition,
provided that nothing herein shall interfere with or
restrict a physician's sworn duty to do all things
necessary to save the patient's life.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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