§ 19a-580 — Notification of certain persons prior to removal of life support system.

Connecticut § 19a-580

• Jurisdiction: Connecticut
• Title 19a: Public Health and Well-Being
• Ch. 368w: Removal of Life Support Systems and Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment

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Within a reasonable time prior to withholding or causing the removal of any life support system pursuant to sections 19a-570, 19a-571, 19a-573 and 19a-575 to 19a-580c, inclusive, the attending physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse shall make reasonable efforts to notify the individual's health care representative, next-of-kin, legal guardian, conservator or person designated in accordance with section 1-56r, if available.

Legislative History

(P.A. 91-283, S. 8; P.A. 93-407, S. 10; P.A. 02-105, S. 9; P.A. 06-195, S. 73; P.A. 16-39, S. 25; P.A. 21-196, S. 31.) History: P.A. 93-407 incorporated reference to Sec. 19a-575a; P.A. 02-105 amended section by adding person designated in accordance with Sec. 1-56r to list of those to be notified; P.A. 06-195 substituted “health care representative” for “health care agent”; P.A. 16-39 added reference to advanced practice registered nurse; P.A. 21-196 added reference to physician assistant.