Section 13.52.160. Determination of qualifying condition.

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Whether a patient has a qualifying condition under this chapter shall be determined by the primary physician of the patient and by at least one other physician, when another physician is available. A physician making the determination shall document the grounds for the determination in the patient's medical record. Permanent unconsciousness shall be determined in consultation with a neurologist.

Authorities

13.52.045

Notes

References

AS 13.52.045 Withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining procedures.

History

(Sec. 3 ch 83 SLA 2004)

                    
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