title: When the doctor dies.
abstract: This article addresses the unpleasant subject of death--the death of a physician. Unlike the demise of other professionals, a doctor's death leaves a unique set of problems for a spouse to deal with. In addition to the legal requirements of returning the license to practice medicine, both the state and federal narcotics licenses, and the triplicate prescription forms, a doctor's spouse is also responsible for disposing of office equipment and making provisions for patient records. A 12-point outline offers a guide for physicians to follow in preparing a spouse for dealing with these problems.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kowierschke
mesh_terms: D003643:Death; D006801:Humans; D008007:Licensure, Medical; D010820:Physicians; D011216:Practice Management, Medical; D014918:Wills