§ 23-4.10-6. Transfer of patients.
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.
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.