Louisiana § RS 40:2233 - Participation in health care decisions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2233 — Participation in health care decisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2233. Participation in health care decisions
Each enrollee should actively participate in decisions related to the enrollee's health care and treatment. Each enrollee has the right to:
(1) Obtain complete information about their specific condition and treatment options and to seek second options.
(2) Information about available experimental treatments and clinical trials and how such research can be accessed.
(3) Have legal advanced directives or living wills respected by providers.
(4) Obtain assistance in decisionmaking from a patient ombudsman knowledgeable about the enrollee's specific policy or plan.
Acts 1995, No. 1212, §1, eff. June 29, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:2233
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2233 cover?
Section RS 40:2233 ("Participation in health care decisions") 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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