Rhode Island General Laws 23-4.10-6. Transfer of patients
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An attending physician or health-care provider who refuses to comply with the durable power of attorney of a patient pursuant to this chapter shall make the necessary arrangements to effect the transfer of the patient to another physician who will effectuate the durable power of attorney of the patient.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 443, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 72, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-4.10-6
- 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