131 chapters · 1,085 sections in this title.
18 V.S.A. ch. 231, § 9700 Purpose and policy
1.0K chars
§ 9700. Purpose and policy The State of Vermont recognizes the fundamental right of an adult to determine the extent of health care the individual will receive, including treatment provided during periods of incapacity and at the end of life. This chapter enables adults to retain…
18 V.S.A. ch. 231, § 9701 Definitions
9.3K chars
§ 9701. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Advance directive” means a written record executed pursuant to section 9703 of this title, which may include appointment of an agent, identification of a preferred primary care clinician, instructions on health care desires or tre…
18 V.S.A. ch. 231, § 9702 Advance directive
4.6K chars
§ 9702. Advance directive (a) An adult may do any or all of the following in an advance directive: (1) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, appoint one or more agents and alternate agents to whom authority to make health care decisions is delegated and specify th…
18 V.S.A. ch. 231, § 9703 Form and execution
5.5K chars
§ 9703. Form and execution (a) An adult with capacity may execute an advance directive at any time. (b)(1) The advance directive shall be dated, executed by the principal or by another individual in the principal’s presence at the principal’s express direction if the principal is…