Rhode Island § 23-17.27-5 § 23-17.27-5. Non-interference with powers of existing healthcare directives.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-17.27-5 — § 23-17.27-5. Non-interference with powers of existing healthcare directives.

Rhode Island § 23-17.27-5

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-17.27Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.27-5 (2026).

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§ 23-17.27-5. Non-interference with powers of existing healthcare directives.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the rights of an agent
            operating under a valid healthcare directive pursuant to chapter 4.10 of title 23 (health care power of attorney), or § 23-4.11-3.1 (medical orders for life sustaining treatment).
         
(b) A patient may designate a caregiver in an advance directive.
         

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§ 23-17.27-5. Non-interference with powers of existing healthcare directives.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the rights of an agent operating under a valid healthcare directive pursuant to chapter 4.10 of title 23 (health care power of attorney), or § 23-4.11-3.1 (medical orders for life sustaining treatment).

(b) A patient may designate a caregiver in an advance directive.