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20 Pa.C.S. § 5421 Applicability
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(a) General rule.--This chapter applies to advance health care directives and out-of-hospital nonresuscitation orders. (b) Preservation of existing rights.--The provisions of this chapter shall not impair or supersede any existing rights or responsibilities not addressed in this …
20 Pa.C.S. § 5422 Definitions
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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Advance health care directive." A health care power of attorney, living will or a written combination of a health care …
20 Pa.C.S. § 5423 Legislative findings and intent
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(a) Intent.--This chapter provides a statutory means for competent adults to control their health care through instructions written in advance or by health care agents or health care representatives and requested orders. Nothing in this chapter is intended to: (1) affect or super…
20 Pa.C.S. § 5424 Compliance
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(a) Notification by attending physician or health care provider.--If an attending physician or other health care provider cannot in good conscience comply with a living will or health care decision of a health care agent or health care representative or if the policies of a healt…
