§ 23-4.10-7 - Immunities.
SECTION 23-4.10-7
§ 23-4.10-7 Immunities. – (a) In the absence of actual notice of the revocation of a durable power ofattorney, the following, while acting in accordance with the requirements ofthis chapter, are not subject to civil or criminal liability or charges ofunprofessional conduct:
(1) A physician who acts pursuant to the terms of a durablepower of attorney or at the direction of the agent so designated by a durablepower of attorney.
(2) A person who acts under the direction or with theauthorization of a physician.
(3) The health-care provider owning or operating the facilityin which the terms of durable power of attorney are implemented.
(4) Emergency medical services personnel who act pursuant toan advanced directive protocol.
(5) Emergency medical services personnel who proceed toprovide life-sustaining treatment to a patient pursuant to a revocationcommunicated to them.
(6) An agent acting in accordance with a valid durable powerof attorney.
(b) A physician is not subject to civil or criminal liabilityfor actions under this chapter which are in accordance with reasonable medicalstandards.