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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 4. A do-not-resuscitate order executed under section 3, 3a,or 3b 1 must include, but is not limited to, the following language, and must be in substantially the following form:
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“DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDER |
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This do-not-resuscitate order is issued by |
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(Type or print declarant's, ward's, or minor child's name) Use the appropriate consent section below: |
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A. DECLARANT CONSENT |
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I have discussed my health status with my physician named above. I request that in the event my heart and breathing should stop, no person shall attempt to resuscitate me. |
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This order will remain in effect until it is revoked as provided by law. |
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Being of sound mind, I voluntarily execute this order, and I understand its full import. |
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(Signature of person who signed for declarant, if applicable)
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B. PATIENT ADVOCATE CONSENT |
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I authorize that in the event the declarant's heart and breathing should stop, no person shall attempt to resuscitate the declarant. I understand the full import of this order and assume responsibility for its execution. This order will remain in effect until it is revoked as provided by law. |
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C. PARENT CONSENT |
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I authorize that in the event the minor child's heart and breathing should stop, no person shall attempt to resuscitate the minor child. I understand the full import of this order and assume responsibility for its execution. This order will remain in effect until it is revoked as provided by law. |
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D. GUARDIAN CONSENT |
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I authorize that in the event the ward's heart and breathing should stop, no person shall attempt to resuscitate the ward. I understand the full import of this order and assume responsibility for its execution. This order will remain in effect until it is revoked as provided by law. |
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The individual who has executed this order appears to be of sound mind, and under no duress, fraud, or undue influence. Upon executing this order, the declarant has (has not) received an identification bracelet. |
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THIS FORM WAS PREPARED PURSUANT TO, AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH, THE MICHIGAN DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE PROCEDURE ACT.”. |
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.1054 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-1054/
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