2010 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
TITLE 5 - DEATH
Subtitle 6 - Health Care Decisions Act
Section 5-619 - Definitions.
§ 5-619. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Advance directive.-
(1) "Advance directive" has the meaning stated in § 5-601 of this subtitle.
(2) "Advance directive" includes an "Instructions on Current Life-Sustaining Treatment Options" form developed under § 5-608.1 of this subtitle.
(c) Registrant.- "Registrant" means an individual who registers an advance directive with the Department.
(d) Registry.- "Registry" means the repository for advance directives in the Department.
[2006, ch. 223; 2007, ch. 70.]
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