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368-1978-5-56A
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PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 368 of 1978
Part 56A
TERMINAL ILLNESS

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 333.5651SectionShort title of part.
Section 333.5652SectionLegislative findings; Michigan dignified death act.
Section 333.5653SectionDefinitions.
Section 333.5654SectionRecommended medical treatment for advanced illness; duty of physician to inform orally; limitation or modification of disclosed information.
Section 333.5655SectionRecommended medical treatment for advanced illness; duty of physician to inform orally and in writing; requirements.
Section 333.5656SectionUpdated standardized written summary; development; publication; contents; availability to physicians.
Section 333.5657SectionAvailability of form to patient, patient surrogate, or patient advocate; compliance with MCL 333.5656; placement of signed form in patient's medical record; signed form as bar to civil or administrative action.
Section 333.5658SectionPrescription of controlled substance; immunity from administrative and civil liability.
Section 333.5659SectionLife insurer, health insurer, or health care payment or benefits plan; prohibited acts.
Section 333.5660SectionScope of part; limitation.
Section 333.5661SectionFraud resulting in death of patient; violation as felony; penalty.
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