Law of Practicing Healthcare Professions
Art. 20Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)
A physician requested to conduct a medical examination on a deceased person
may not issue a death report except after establishing the cause of death,
based on his medical expertise.
The physician may not issue the report if he suspects the death is caused by a
criminal act. In such case, he must immediately notify the competent
authorities.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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