Louisiana § RS 28:100 - Leaves of absence for patients
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:100 — Leaves of absence for patients, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 28:100. Leaves of absence for patients
A. The treating physician may grant to patients leaves of absence for such time and upon such conditions as he prescribes. In granting leave, the director or administrator is subject to the restrictions provided in R.S. 28:96.
B. A patient on leave may be returned at any time by the director, administrator, or the person to whom he has been released.
Amended by Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:100 cover?
Section RS 28:100 ("Leaves of absence for patients") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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