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General Laws of Rhode Island
Title 23 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 23-4.10 - HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Section 23-4.10-4 - Recording contents of durable power of attorney

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-4.10-4

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Section 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.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-4.10-4

P.L. 1992, ch. 443, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 72, § 1.