Durable Do Not Resuscitate Orders; revocation. (SB1085)

Introduced By

Sen. Edd Houck (D-Spotsylvania)

Description

Durable Do Not Resuscitate Orders; revocation. Clarifies that (i) the expression by the patient of the desire to be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest shall constitute revocation of the Durable Do Not Resuscitate Order; (ii) Do Not Resuscitate Orders may be revoked only by the patient or the person authorized to consent for the patient if he is a minor; and (iii) Do Not Resuscitate Orders may be rescinded in accordance with accepted medical practice, by the provider who issued the order. Amends § 54.1-2987.1 (“Durable Do Not Resuscitate Orders.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

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