Sec. 5529.
If an affected individual or his or her family representative requests an autopsy, a network representative shall provide to that person information concerning the cost, purposes, and benefits of an autopsy, and the benefits of using the tissue for medical research and education. The network representative shall also request that the affected individual or his or her family representative sign a written consent to the autopsy, and a separate written consent to use of the tissue for medical research and education.
History: Add. 1988, Act 441, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)
368-1978-5-55 - Part 55 (333.5501...333.5539)
Section 333.5501 - Repealed. 1988, Act 442, Eff. Dec. 27, 1991.
Section 333.5521 - Meanings of Words and Phrases Used in MCL 333.5521 to 333.5539.
Section 333.5525 - Identification of Tissue Repositories.
Section 333.5527 - Tissue Repository; Access; Collection and Use of Fees; Report.
Section 333.5529 - Request for Autopsy; Information; Written Consent.
Section 333.5533 - Duty of Chronic Disease Advisory Committee.
Section 333.5535 - Subsidy Program.
Section 333.5537 - Information on Critical Role of Autopsies.