Section R. 325.45351 - Physician servicesRule 351.
(1) A patient shall be under the care of a physician who is responsible for providing or arranging for medical care that emphasizes prevention and control of pain and other distressing symptoms. This physician may be the attending physician.(2) The physician providing the medical care to a patient shall be responsible for the direction and quality of medical care rendered to that patient.(3) The physician shall review the patient's medical history and initial assessment no greater than 15 days prior to or 2 days following admission to hospice services. This review may be of a preadmission assessment or an intake physical assessment, and may be reviewed in person, electronically, or by phone consultation.(4) The physician shall do both of the following: (a) Validate the prognosis and life expectancy of the patient, pursuant to section 21417 of the code, MCL 333.21417.(b) Assist in developing the care plan of the patient.(5) The hospice shall arrange for the availability of physician services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45351
2020 MR 4, Eff. 2/21/2020