New York § 2994-U - 2994-URights to be publicized
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§ 2994-U. 2994-URights to be publicized
§ 2994-u. Rights to be publicized. The commissioner shall prepare a statement summarizing the rights, duties, and requirements of this article and shall require that a copy of such statement be furnished to a patient or to the patient's surrogate, or to the parent or guardian of a minor patient, at or prior to admission to the hospital, or within a reasonable time thereafter, and to any person on the surrogate list who requests a copy of the statement from the hospital. The statement shall also be made available to the hospital clinical staff.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 2994-U
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 2994-U cover?
Section 2994-U ("2994-URights to be publicized") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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