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Can a hospital confirm that a patient has died?

April 26, 2017confirm died hospital patient

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Can a hospital confirm that a patient has died?

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Yes, but only if the person is still in the facility, and only if the next-of-kin have already been notified. However, a hospital may not disclose information regarding the date, time, or cause of death.