2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 333 - HEALTH
Act 193 of 1996 - MICHIGAN DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE PROCEDURE ACT (333.1051 - 333.1067)

MICHIGAN DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE PROCEDURE ACT
Act 193 of 1996
AN ACT to provide for the execution of a do-not-resuscitate order for a patient in a setting outside of a hospital, a nursing home, or a mental health facility owned or operated by the department of community health; to provide that certain actions be taken and certain actions not be taken with respect to such an order; to provide for the revocation of a do-not-resuscitate order; to prohibit certain persons and organizations from requiring the execution of such an order as a condition of receiving coverage, benefits, or services; to prohibit certain actions by certain insurers; to exempt certain persons from penalties and liabilities; and to prescribe liabilities.

History: 1996, Act 193, Eff. Aug. 1, 1996

• Section 333.1051 - Short title.
• Section 333.1052 - Definitions.
• Section 333.1053 - Execution of order; authorized persons; form; printed or typed names; signatures; witness; identification bracelet; possession; access.
• Section 333.1054 - Execution of order; form.
• Section 333.1055 - Persons depending on spiritual means through prayer for healing; execution of order.
• Section 333.1056 - Execution of order under MCL 333.1055; form.
• Section 333.1057 - Identification bracelet.
• Section 333.1058 - Copy of order as permanent medical record.
• Section 333.1059 - Petition for review of order.
• Section 333.1060 - Revocation of order.
• Section 333.1061 - Determination by health professional.
• Section 333.1062 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability.
• Section 333.1063 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability; conditions.
• Section 333.1064 - Requirement to execute order prohibited.
• Section 333.1065 - Life insurer; prohibited acts.
• Section 333.1066 - Legal rights not impaired or superseded; presumptions.
• Section 333.1067 - Effective date.