Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 02. Office of the Attorney General |
Subtitle 06. GENERAL REGULATIONS |
Chapter 02.06.03. "Instructions on Current Life Sustaining Treatment Options" Form |
Sec. 02.06.03.05. Offering of Form by Health Care Providers and Facilities
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A. Any health care provider may offer the form to:
(1) A patient who has the capacity to use the form; or
(2) A proxy on behalf of a patient who lacks the capacity to use the form.
B. A facility shall, with reasonable promptness after a resident's admission, offer the form to:
(1) A resident who has the capacity to use the form; or
(2) A proxy on behalf of a resident who lacks the capacity to use the form.
C. If a resident or proxy who has been offered the form by a facility declines to use it, the facility shall document:
(1) The date of the offer;
(2) The identity of the individual who offered the form; and
(3) The identity of the individual who declined the use of the form.