Ohio § 2133.10
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2133.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2133.10.
(A) An attending physician who, or a health care facility in which a qualified patient
or other patient is confined that, is not willing or is not able to comply or allow
compliance with a declaration of a qualified patient, with a consent given in accordance
with section 2133.08 or 2133.09 of the Revised Code , with any probate court order issued pursuant to section 2133.05 , 2133.08 , or 2133.09 of the Revised Code , or with any other applicable provision of sections 2133.01 to 2133.15 of the Revised Code shall not prevent or attempt to prevent, or unreasonably delay or attempt to unreasonably
delay, the transfer of the qualified patient or other patient to the care of a physician
who, or a health care facility that, is willing and able to so comply or allow compliance. (B) If a declaration provides for the use or continuation of life-sustaining treatment
should its declarant subsequently be in a terminal condition or in a permanently unconscious
state, if a consent decision of a priority individual or class of individuals under section 2133.08 of the Revised Code is to use or continue life-sustaining treatment in connection with a patient described
in that section, or if a probate court issues a reevaluation order pursuant to section 2133.05 or 2133.08 of the Revised Code that is intended to result in the use or continuation of life-sustaining treatment
in connection with a qualified patient or other patient, then the attending physician
of the qualified patient or other patient who, or health care facility in which the
qualified patient or other patient is confined that, is not willing or is not able
to comply or allow compliance with the declaration, consent decision, or reevaluation
order shall use or continue the life-sustaining treatment or cause it to be used or
continued until a transfer as described in division (A) of this section is made.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2133.10
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2133.10 cover?
Section 2133.10 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 2133.10?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2133.10" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2133.10 apply to my situation?
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