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Act 193 of 1996
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MICHIGAN DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE PROCEDURE ACT

Act 193 of 1996

AN ACT to provide for the execution of a do-not-resuscitate order for a patient in a setting outside of a hospital, a nursing home, or a mental health facility owned or operated by the department of community health; to provide that certain actions be taken and certain actions not be taken with respect to such an order; to provide for the revocation of a do-not-resuscitate order; to prohibit certain persons and organizations from requiring the execution of such an order as a condition of receiving coverage, benefits, or services; to prohibit certain actions by certain insurers; to exempt certain persons from penalties and liabilities; and to prescribe liabilities.


History: 1996, Act 193, Eff. Aug. 1, 1996


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The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 333.1051SectionShort title.
Section 333.1052SectionDefinitions.
Section 333.1053SectionExecution of order; authorized persons; form; printed or typed names; signatures; witness; identification bracelet; possession; access.
Section 333.1054SectionExecution of order; form.
Section 333.1055SectionPersons depending on spiritual means through prayer for healing; execution of order.
Section 333.1056SectionExecution of order under MCL 333.1055; form.
Section 333.1057SectionIdentification bracelet.
Section 333.1058SectionCopy of order as permanent medical record.
Section 333.1059SectionPetition for review of order.
Section 333.1060SectionRevocation of order.
Section 333.1061SectionDetermination by health professional.
Section 333.1062SectionImmunity from civil or criminal liability.
Section 333.1063SectionImmunity from civil or criminal liability; conditions.
Section 333.1064SectionRequirement to execute order prohibited.
Section 333.1065SectionLife insurer; prohibited acts.
Section 333.1066SectionLegal rights not impaired or superseded; presumptions.
Section 333.1067SectionEffective date.