Full question:
Patient advocate does not want mother to be resucitated in the event she stops breathing per her wishes but refuses to sign the statutory dnr form in michigan to declare this. She believes her patient advocate papers declare this but papers are not specific and do not state to not resucitate her. My understanding is the law for michigan states the statutory form must be on premises and available to emergency personnel they will not accept patient advocate papers unless patient advocate is present., Can you please let me know if I am correct?
- Category: Power of Attorney
- Subcategory: Advanced Health Care Directive
- Date:
- State: Michigan
Answer:
A person cannot be required to sign a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order to receive health benefits. If there is a dispute regarding the patient's wishes, it may be necessary to petition the court for a determination.
According to Michigan law, the statutory DNR order must be on the premises and accessible to emergency personnel. They will not accept patient advocate papers unless the patient advocate is present. The relevant statutes include:
- 333.1064: A person or organization cannot require a DNR order as a condition for insurance coverage or health care services.
- 333.1061: Health professionals must determine if a declarant has vital signs, regardless of whether a DNR order is presented.
- 333.1055: A DNR order must be executed on a specific form, signed by the declarant and witnessed, and kept accessible.
If there are concerns about whether the DNR order reflects the declarant's wishes, interested parties can petition the probate court for review (MCL 700.5511, 333.1059).
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