Oregon Statutes 127.654 – Scope of requirement; limitation on liability for failure to comply
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(1) The requirements of ORS § 127.646 to 127.654 are in addition to any requirements that may be imposed under federal law, but ORS § 127.646 to 127.654 shall be interpreted in a fashion consistent with the Patient Self-Determination Act, enacted by sections 4206 and 4751 of Public Law 101-508. Nothing in ORS § 127.646 to 127.654 requires any health care organization, or any employee or agent of a health care organization, to act in a manner inconsistent with federal law or contrary to individual religious or philosophical beliefs.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 127.654
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
(2) No health care organization shall be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for failure to comply with ORS § 127.646 to 127.654. [1991 c.761 § 4]
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