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MICHIGAN DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE PROCEDURE ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 193 of 1996

333.1056 Execution of order under MCL 333.1055; form.

Sec. 6.

A do-not-resuscitate order executed under section 5 shall include, but is not limited to, the following language, and shall be in substantially the following form:

"DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDER I request that in the event my heart and breathing should stop, no person shall attempt to resuscitate me. This order is effective until it is revoked by me. Being of sound mind, I voluntarily execute this order, and I understand its full import. ____________________________________________ _____________ (Declarant's signature) (Date) ____________________________________________ (Type or print declarant's full name) ____________________________________________ _____________ (Signature of person who signed for (Date) declarant, if applicable) ____________________________________________ (Type or print full name)  ATTESTATION OF WITNESSES The individual who has executed this order appears to be of sound mind, and under no duress, fraud, or undue influence. Upon executing this order, the individual has (has not) received an identification bracelet. ______________________________ ______________________________ (Witness signature) (Date) (Witness signature) (Date) ______________________________ ______________________________ (Type or print witness's name) (Type or print witness's name) THIS FORM WAS PREPARED PURSUANT TO, AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH, THE MICHIGAN DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE PROCEDURE ACT.".

History: 1996, Act 193, Eff. Aug. 1, 1996