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D.C. Code § 7-601 Standard
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An individual who has sustained either: (1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or (2) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem; is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted me…
D.C. Code § 7-621 Definitions
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For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Attending physician” means the physician selected by, or assigned to, the patient who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient. (2) “Declaration” means a witnessed document in writing, voluntarily exe…
D.C. Code § 7-622 Declaration — Execution; form
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(a) Any persons 18 years of age or older may execute a declaration directing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from themselves should they be in a terminal condition. The declaration made pursuant to this subchapter shall be: (1) In writing; (2) Signed b…
D.C. Code § 7-623 Declaration — Restrictions
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A declaration shall have no effect if the declarant is a patient in an intermediate care or skilled care facility as defined in the Health Care Facilities Regulation, enacted June 14, 1974 (Reg. 74-15; 20 DCR 1423 ) at the time the declaration is executed unless 1 of the 2 witnes…
