§ 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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-4.10 - Health Care Power of Attorney
Section 23-4.10-1.1. - Definitions.
Section 23-4.10-2. - Statutory form of durable power of attorney.
Section 23-4.10-3. - Revocation.
Section 23-4.10-4. - Recording contents of durable power of attorney.
Section 23-4.10-5. - Treatment of patients.
Section 23-4.10-6. - Transfer of patients.
Section 23-4.10-7. - Immunities.
Section 23-4.10-8. - Penalties.
Section 23-4.10-9. - General provisions.
Section 23-4.10-10. - Presumption of validity of durable power of attorney.
Section 23-4.10-11. - Recognition of durable power of attorney executed in another state.