§ 9705. Duty to deliver

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VT Code › Title 18 › Chapter 231 › Section 9705

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An individual possessing a duly executed advance directive to whom it becomes known that the terms of the advance directive may be applicable shall deliver the advance directive to the principal's clinician, other health care provider, health care facility, or residential care facility, unless the individual knows that another copy has previously been delivered and is available.

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