Michigan Compiled Laws
368-1978-5-56A - Part 56a Terminal Illness (333.5651...333.5661)
Section 333.5651 - Short Title of Part.

Sec. 5651.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan dignified death act".
History: Add. 1996, Act 594, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997 Popular Name: Act 368

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Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 333 - Health

Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)

Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)

368-1978-5-56A - Part 56a Terminal Illness (333.5651...333.5661)

Section 333.5651 - Short Title of Part.

Section 333.5652 - Legislative Findings; Michigan Dignified Death Act.

Section 333.5653 - Definitions.

Section 333.5654 - Recommended Medical Treatment for Advanced Illness; Duty of Physician to Inform Orally; Limitation or Modification of Disclosed Information.

Section 333.5655 - Recommended Medical Treatment for Advanced Illness; Duty of Physician to Inform Orally and in Writing; Requirements.

Section 333.5656 - Updated Standardized Written Summary; Development; Publication; Contents; Availability to Physicians.

Section 333.5657 - Availability of Form to Patient, Patient Surrogate, or Patient Advocate; Compliance With MCL 333.5656; Placement of Signed Form in Patient's Medical Record; Signed Form as Bar to Civil or Administrative Action.

Section 333.5658 - Prescription of Controlled Substance; Immunity From Administrative and Civil Liability.

Section 333.5659 - Life Insurer, Health Insurer, or Health Care Payment or Benefits Plan; Prohibited Acts.

Section 333.5660 - Scope of Part; Limitation.

Section 333.5661 - Fraud Resulting in Death of Patient; Violation as Felony; Penalty.