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La. R.S. 40:1153.4

Additional form of military advance medical directive; application of this Chapter

Acts 1997, No. 1057, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.63 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

Additional form of military advance medical directive; application of this Part

A. Nothing in this Subpart affects or limits the use of:

(1) Any other advance medical directive prepared and executed in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1044(c), regardless of form, substance, formality, or recording.

(2) Any other form for a declaration concerning life-sustaining procedures authorized by Subpart A of this Part.

B. This Subpart provides an illustrative form for making an advance medical directive and, in the event of direct conflict with Subpart A of this Part, is governed by the provisions contained herein. However, for purposes of interpretation, application, intent, definitions, direction, voluntary registry, notification, immunity from liability, and penalties, the provisions of Subpart A of this Part shall apply.

Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.