Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate in Baton Rouge?
Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate in Baton Rouge?
You can contact the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s Office at for marriage licenses and birth certificates issued in EBR Parish. You can also contact the Office of Vital Statistics at or or toll free at
Who can issue a medical certificate of death?
If your loved one died at home but the death was expected, their GP may be able to issue the certificate, as long as they recently saw your loved one. They may give you the certificate in person, or you may be asked to collect the certificate from the GP surgery.
Can I register a death without a medical certificate?
Yes. A birth certificate can help the death registration process, but the only essential document needed to register a death, is a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, which will be given to you by a doctor.
Can I call the hospital to ask about a patient?
Please note: In the US, there are strict privacy rules governing the release of a patient’s medical information. Do not call the hospital to ask questions about someone’s diagnosis, condition, treatment, prognosis, etc.
What do you tell a patient’s family when they die?
Refer to the deceased by name. If requested, explain the cause of death in non-medical terms. Allow time for questions; be open to acknowledging that there may be things you don’t know. Offer assurance that everything possible was done to keep the patient comfortable.
Why do doctors say expired when someone dies?
It’s because it sounds more respectful when referring to the dead. Also, based on the experience of dealing with yelling and screaming and accusatory family members, it seems gentler and more respectful in a stressful situation.
How do you document a dying patient?
Record any belongings left on the patient. Document the disposition of the patient’s body and the name, telephone number, and address of the funeral home. List the names of family members who were present at the time of death. If they weren’t present, note the name of the family member notified and who viewed the body.
What do nurses do when a patient dies?
Following the death of a patient, the nurse should offer their condolences to the family and extend assistance with contacting any other family members or individuals the family requests. The nurse would assist the family in removing any jewelry or other items from the patient.
Do nurses see dead bodies?
Yes, the nurse is responsible for cleaning up the dead bodies. In fact, a nurse is responsible for carrying out the cleaning and preparation of dead bodies in accordance to the cultural and religious practices of the individual and their family.
Can a nurse call time of death?
The authority of a licensed RN (or advanced practice nurse) to pronounce death is based on state law(s). The RN’s role is limited to the pronouncement of death after an assessment of the patient. Maine, Texas, and New York are three states that allow the licensed RN the ability to pronounce death.
