§ 23-4.10-3 - Revocation. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-4.10-3

   § 23-4.10-3  Revocation. – (a) A durable power of attorney may be revoked at any time and in any manner bywhich the declarant is able to communicate an intent to revoke, without regardto mental or physical condition. A revocation is only effective as to theattending physician or any health care provider or emergency medical servicespersonnel upon communication to that physician or health care provider oremergency medical services personnel by the declarant or by another whowitnessed the revocation.

   (b) The attending physician or health care provider shallmake the revocation a part of the declarant's medical record.

   (c) For emergency medical services personnel, the absence ofreliable documentation shall constitute a revocation of a durable power ofattorney.