If a patient dies of natural causes while under his or her physician's care, who is responsible for completion of the medical portion of the death certificate?

A. Attending physician
B. Medical examiner
C. Any health care practitioner in attendance at the time of death
D. Morgue attendant
E. Coroner


Answer: A

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