Code of Maine Rules
14 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
191 - MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION - GENERAL
Chapter 3 - RULES REGARDING THE USE OF DO NOT RESUSCITATE (DNR) ORDERS IN DEPARTMENT INSTITUTIONS
Section 191-3-I - CAPACITY TO MAKE CPR DECISION
Universal Citation: 14 ME Code Rules ยง 191-3-I
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
Every adult patient shall be presumed to have the capacity to make a decision regarding CPR unless determined otherwise pursuant to these rules or pursuant to court order. A lack of capacity shall not be presumed from the fact that a guardian has already been appointed.
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