Nebraska § 20-407 - Recording determination of terminal condition and declaration.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 20-407 — Recording determination of terminal condition and declaration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-407. Recording determination of terminal condition and declaration.
When the attending physician has knowledge of a declaration and, after personal examination, has determined that a declarant is in a terminal condition or in a persistent vegetative state, the attending physician shall record the diagnosis, determination, and the terms of the declaration, in writing, in the declarant's medical record.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 20-407
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 20-407 cover?
Section 20-407 ("Recording determination of terminal condition and declaration.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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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