5421 - Applicability. - Pennsylvania Statutes

CHAPTER 54 HEALTH CARE Subchapter A. General Provisions B. Living Wills C. Health Care Agents and Representatives D. Combined Form E. Out-of-Hospital Nonresuscitation Enactment. Chapter 54 was added November 29, 2006, P.L.1484, No.169, effective in 60 days. Prior Provisions. Former Chapter 54, which related to advance directive for health care, was added April 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, and deleted by amendment November 29, 2006, P.L.1484, No.169, effective in 60 days. Special Provisions in Appendix. See sections 6 and 7 of Act 169 of 2006 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to regulations and validity of declarations under former chapter. SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 5421. Applicability. 5422. Definitions. 5423. Legislative findings and intent. 5424. Compliance. 5425. Conflicting advance health care directives. 5426. Death not suicide or homicide. 5427. Life insurance. 5428. Health care instruments optional. 5429. Pregnancy. 5430. Effect of divorce. 5431. Liability. 5432. Criminal penalties. 5433. Forms. § 5421. Applicability. (a) General rule.--This chapter applies to advance health care directives and out-of-hospital nonresuscitation orders. (b) Preservation of existing rights.--The provisions of this chapter shall not impair or supersede any existing rights or responsibilities not addressed in this chapter.