Louisiana § RS 28:232 - Limitations on liability of physician or provider
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:232 — Limitations on liability of physician or provider, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 28:232. Limitations on liability of physician or provider
A physician or provider who administers or does not administer behavioral health treatment according to and in good faith reliance upon the validity of an advance directive for behavioral health treatment shall not be subject to criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action resulting from a subsequent finding of an advance directive's invalidity.
Acts 2001, No. 755, §1; Acts 2017, No. 369, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 28:232
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 28:232 cover?
Section RS 28:232 ("Limitations on liability of physician or provider") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 28:232?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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