Michigan § 333.5529 - Request for autopsy; information; written consent.
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§ 333.5529. Request for autopsy; information; written consent.
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.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.5529 cover?
Section 333.5529 ("Request for autopsy; information; written consent.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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