Florida § 395.1057 - Patients’ right to choose COVID-19 treatment alternatives.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 395.1057 — Patients’ right to choose COVID-19 treatment alternatives., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 395.1057. Patients’ right to choose COVID-19 treatment alternatives.
A hospital may not interfere with a patient’s right to choose COVID-19 treatment alternatives as recommended by a health care practitioner with privileges at the hospital if the health care practitioner has obtained informed consent from the patient in accordance with s. 456.62. Any hospital that violates this section by preventing a health care practitioner from exercising his or her sound judgment is subject to agency disciplinary action under s. 395.1065(2).
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 395.1057
What does Florida Statutes § 395.1057 cover?
Section 395.1057 ("Patients’ right to choose COVID-19 treatment alternatives.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 395.1057?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 395.1057 apply to my situation?
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