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Navigating Legal and Ethical Issues: Nurses’ Role in Accessing and Using the Death Master File

Daily Nurse

Nurses have a great deal of responsibility when managing sensitive information, including access to the Death Master File (DMF), because they are healthcare professionals entrusted with patient care. This article explores the moral and legal issues that help nurses use the DMF in their practice in a morally responsible manner.

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