New Jersey § 26:2H-59 Conditions under which advance directive becomes operative

New Jersey Statutes

§ 26:2H-59 — Conditions under which advance directive becomes operative

New Jersey § 26:2H-59

Title 26HEALTH AND VITAL STATISTICS

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 26:2H-59 (2026).

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a.An advance directive becomes operative when (1) it is transmitted to the attending physician or to the health care institution, and (2) it is determined pursuant to section 8 of this act that the patient lacks capacity to make a particular health care decision.

b.Treatment decisions pursuant to an advance directive shall not be made and implemented until there has been a reasonable opportunity to establish, and where appropriate confirm, a reliable diagnosis and prognosis for the patient. L.1991,c.201,s.7.

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7. a. An advance directive becomes operative when (1) it is transmitted to the attending physician or to the health care institution, and (2) it is determined pursuant to section 8 of this act that the patient lacks capacity to make a particular health care decision. b. Treatment decisions pursuant to an advance directive shall not be made and implemented until there has been a reasonable opportunity to establish, and where appropriate confirm, a reliable diagnosis and prognosis for the patient. L.1991,c.201,s.7.