Title 31 — Title 31
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O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 31-36A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 485, § 5. 31-36A-2. Legislative findings.
O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-2 Legislative findings
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(a) The General Assembly recognizes that there may be occasions when an adult has not made advance arrangements for a situation when he or she is unable to consent to his or her own admission to or discharge from one health care facility or placement or transfer to another health…
O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Absence of a person authorized to consent’’ means that: (A) After diligent efforts for a reasonable period of time, no person authorized to consent under the provisions of Code Section 31-36A-6 has been located; or (B) All such authorized …
O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-4 Construction of chapter in relation to Title 37
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This chapter shall not apply to involuntary examination and hospitalization for treatment of mental illness, which shall continue to be governed by Title 37. History. — Code 1981, § 31-36A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 485, § 5. 31-36A-5. Certification by physician.
O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-5 Certification by physician
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An attending physician, treating physician, or other physician licensed according to the laws of the State of Georgia, after having personally examined an adult, may certify in the adult’s medical records the following: (1) The adult is unable to consent for himself or herself; a…