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RSA 137-J:16 · Documents Executed Prior to Enactment

Title: X: PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter: 137-J · WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR MEDICAL DECISION MAKING FOR ADULTS WITHOUT CAPACITY TO MAKE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS
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137-J:16 Documents Executed Prior to Enactment. – Nothing in this chapter limits the enforceability of an advance directive or similar instrument validly executed under prior New Hampshire law. Source. 2006, 302:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.

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Source. 2006, 302:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.

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2006, 302:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2007

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ng significant benefits and risks, and to make and communicate an informed health care decision. A determination of capacity shall be made only according to professional standards of care and the provisions of RSA 137-J. X. "Mental health professional" means a state-licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, master social worker, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or professional clinical mental health counselor. XI. “Public place” me