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§63-3101.5.
§63-3101.5.
A. An advance directive becomes operative when:
1. It is communicated to the attending physician; and
2. The declarant is no longer able to make decisions regarding
administration of life-sustaining treatment. When the advance
directive becomes operative, the attending physician and other health
care providers shall act in accordance with its provisions or comply
with the provisions of Section 9 of this act.
B. In the event more than one valid advance directive has been
executed and not revoked, the last advance directive so executed shall
be construed to be the last wishes of the declarant and shall become
operative pursuant to subsection A of this section.
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