2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 — Public health and safety
RS 40:1299.63 — Additional form of military advance medical directive; application of this chapter


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§1299.63. Additional form of military advance medical directive; application of this Chapter

A. Nothing in this Part affects or limits the use of:

(1) Any other advance medical directive prepared and executed in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1044(c), regardless of form, substance, formality, or recording.

(2) Any other form for a declaration concerning life-sustaining procedures authorized by Part XXIV-A of this Chapter.

B. This Part provides an illustrative form for making an advance medical directive and, in the event of direct conflict with Part XXIV-A of this Chapter, is governed by the provisions contained herein. However, for purposes of interpretation, application, intent, definitions, direction, voluntary registry, notification, immunity from liability, and penalties, the provisions of Part XXIV-A of this Chapter shall apply.

Acts 1997, No. 1057, §1.

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