57Consideration of applications for cremation permits

57 Consideration of applications for cremation permits

In considering an application for a cremation permit, a medical practitioner may –

(a) with the consent of the senior next of kin, obtain any medical records relating to the deceased person referred to in the application for a cremation permit; and

(b) allow other medical practitioners access to those medical records; and

(c) make any inquiries that the medical practitioner considers necessary to the practitioner’s consideration of the application for a cremation permit.