Rhode Island General Laws 23-4.10-4. Recording contents of durable power of attorney
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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.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-4.10-4
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC