Oklahoma § 63-3131.11 - Effect of act
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-3131.11 — Effect of act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3131.11. Effect of act
A. Except as otherwise provided in the Oklahoma Do-NotResuscitate Act, a person's right to receive and a health care
provider's responsibility to administer cardiopulmonary
resuscitation shall not be impaired. Nothing in the Oklahoma DoNot-Resuscitate Act shall impair or supersede a person's right to
choose to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation withheld or provided or
a health care provider's responsibility to withhold or provide
cardiopulmonary resuscitation as provided by law. In this respect,
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety
the provisions of the Oklahoma Do-Not-Resuscitate Act are
cumulative.
B. In the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, a patient's
attending physician or other health care provider must comply with
such patient's request for cardiopulmonary resuscitation whether
requested by such patient or such patient's representative, or
required by such patient's advance directive.
C. Nothing in the Oklahoma Do-Not-Resuscitate Act shall be
construed to preclude a court of competent jurisdiction from
approving the issuance of a do-not-resuscitate order under
circumstances other than those under which such an order may be
issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Do-Not-Resuscitate
Act.
D. The provisions of the Oklahoma Do-Not-Resuscitate Act shall
not affect the validity of do-not-resuscitate consents or orders
that were executed prior to November 1, 1997.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 327, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1997. Amended by
Laws 1998, c. 164, § 4, emerg. eff. April 28, 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-3131.11
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-3131.11 cover?
Section 63-3131.11 ("Effect of act") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 63-3131.11?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 63-3131.11 apply to my situation?
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