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http://pahealthcaredecisions.wetpaint.com/Following is a Section in an unofficial format derived from the final form of Senate Bill 628 of 2005, which was enacted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor into law on November 29, 2006 as Act 169 of 2006. This Section is provided for informational purposes only. You should check the official statutory form, and not rely solely on this counterpart. (See: Notice on Home page.)
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Return to Statute Table of Sections§ 5485. Revocation.

(a) Patient. -- If a patient has obtained an order, only the patient may revoke the patient's DNR status.

(b) Surrogate. -- If a surrogate has obtained an order, the patient or the surrogate may revoke a patient's status.

(c) Manner. -- Revocation under this section may be done at any time without regard to the patient's physical or mental condition and in any manner, including verbally or by destroying or not displaying the order, bracelet or necklace.


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