2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-4.10 - Health Care Power of Attorney
Section 23-4.10-4 - Recording contents of durable power of attorney.
§ 23-4.10-4 Recording contents of durable power of attorney. – The attending physician who had knowledge of the existence of a durable power of attorney shall note in the medical record the existence of the durable power of attorney. In the instance where the durable power of attorney includes a DNR (do not resuscitate) order, that should also be entered into the medical record.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1992, ch. 443, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 72, § 1.)
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