Michigan Compiled Laws
368-1978-5-56B - Part 56b Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (333.5671...333.5685)
Section 333.5680 - Treatment or Services Not Subject to Criminal Prosecution, Civil Liability, or Professional Disciplinary Action.

Sec. 5680.
A person is not subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action for any of the following:
(a) Providing medical treatment that is contrary to the medical orders indicated on a POST form if the person did not have actual notice of the POST form.
(b) Providing medical treatment that is consistent with the medical orders indicated on a POST form if the person did not have actual notice that the POST form was revoked.
(c) Providing emergency medical services consistent with generally accepted health care standards or emergency medical protocols as provided in section 5679, regardless of the medical orders indicated on the POST form.
History: Add. 2017, Act 154, Eff. Feb. 6, 2018 Popular Name: Act 368

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)

368-1978-5-56B - Part 56b Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (333.5671...333.5685)

Section 333.5671 - Words and Phrases; Applicability of Definitions and Principles of Construction.

Section 333.5672 - Definitions: A to C.

Section 333.5673 - Definitions; E to I.

Section 333.5674 - Definitions; M to W.

Section 333.5675 - Advisory Committee; Appointment; Membership; Recommendations; Abolishment; "Committee" Defined.

Section 333.5676 - Duties of Department; Publication of Information or Materials Regarding Post Form.

Section 333.5677 - Post Form; Individuals Consenting to Medical Orders; Consent by Patient Representative; Information to Be Provided by Attending Health Professional; Signature; Copy of Form as Part of Medical Record; Possession of Original Form.

Section 333.5678 - Revocation of Post Form.

Section 333.5679 - Post Form; Use as Communication Tool; Treatment by Emergency Medical Services Personnel; Exceptions; Noncompliance by Health Professional or Health Facility.

Section 333.5680 - Treatment or Services Not Subject to Criminal Prosecution, Civil Liability, or Professional Disciplinary Action.

Section 333.5681 - Valid Execution of Post Form; Presumption.

Section 333.5682 - Belief That Execution of Post Form Contrary to Wishes or Best Interests; Petition; Review; Injunction.

Section 333.5683 - Life or Health Insurer; Prohibited Conduct.

Section 333.5684 - Provisions as Cumulative; Legal Right Not Impaired or Superseded; Presumption.

Section 333.5685 - Advisory Committee to Be Appointed 3 Years After Effective Date of Amendatory Act; Meeting; Recommendations; Report; Abolishment; "Committee" Defined.