New Jersey § 26:2h-66
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-66, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2h-66.
a. In the event of disagreement among the patient, health care representative and
attending physician concerning the patient's decision making capacity or the appropriate
interpretation and application of the terms of an advance directive to the patient's
course of treatment, the parties may seek to resolve the disagreement by means of
procedures and practices established by the health care institution, including but
not limited to, consultation with an institutional ethics committee, or with a person
designated by the health care institution for this purpose or may seek resolution
by a court of competent jurisdiction. b. A health care professional involved in the patient's care, other than the attending
physician, or an administrator of a health care institution may also invoke the dispute
resolution process established by the health care institution to seek to resolve a
disagreement concerning the patient's decision making capacity or the appropriate
interpretation and application of the terms of an advance directive.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2h-66
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-66 cover?
Section 26:2h-66 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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