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MI Comp L § 333.5681 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-56B - Part 56b Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (333.5671...333.5685)|Section 333.5681 - Valid Execution of Post Form; Presumption.

333.5681 Valid execution of POST form; presumption.Sec. 5681.  (1) If a POST form is validly executed after a patient advocate designation that contains written directives regarding medical treatment, or another advance health care directive that contains written directives regarding medical treatment, the medical orders indicated on the POST form are presumed to express the patient's current wishes.  (2) If a POST form is validly executed after a do-not-resuscitate order is executed under the Michigan do-not-resuscitate procedure act, 1996 PA 193, MCL 333.1051 to 333.1067, the medical orders indicated on the POST form are presumed to express the patient's current wishes. History: Add. 2017, Act 154, Eff. Feb. 6, 2018 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5682 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-56B - Part 56b Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (333.5671...333.5685)|Section 333.5682 - Belief That Execution of Post Form Contrary to Wishes or Best Interests; Petition; Review; Injunction.

333.5682 Belief that execution of POST form contrary to wishes or best interests; petition; review; injunction.Sec. 5682.  If an individual has reason to believe that a POST form has been executed contrary to the wishes of the patient or, if the patient is a ward, contrary to the wishes or best interests of the ward, the individual may petition the probate court to have the POST form and the conditions of its execution reviewed. If the probate court finds that the POST form has been executed contrary to the wishes of the patient or, if the patient is a ward, contrary to the wishes or best interests of the ward, the probate court shall issue an injunction voiding the effectiveness of the POST form and prohibiting compliance with the POST form. History: Add. 2017, Act 154, Eff. Feb. 6, 2018 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5683 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-56B - Part 56b Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (333.5671...333.5685)|Section 333.5683 - Life or Health Insurer; Prohibited Conduct.

333.5683 Life or health insurer; prohibited conduct.Sec. 5683.  (1) A life insurer shall not do any of the following because of the execution or implementation of a POST form:  (a) Refuse to provide or continue coverage to the patient.  (b) Charge the patient a higher premium.  (c) Offer a patient different policy terms because the patient has executed a POST form.  (d) Consider the terms of an existing policy of life insurance to have been breached or modified.  (e) Invoke a suicide or intentional death exemption or exclusion in a policy covering the patient.  (2) A health insurer shall not do any of the following:  (a) Require the execution of a POST form to maintain or be eligible for coverage.  (b) Charge a different premium based on whether a patient or patient representative has executed a POST form.  (c) Consider the terms of an existing policy to have been breached or modified if the patient or patient representative has executed a POST form. History: Add. 2017, Act 154, Eff. Feb. 6, 2018 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5684 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-56B - Part 56b Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (333.5671...333.5685)|Section 333.5684 - Provisions as Cumulative; Legal Right Not Impaired or Superseded; Presumption.

333.5684 Provisions as cumulative; legal right not impaired or superseded; presumption.Sec. 5684.  (1) The provisions of this part are cumulative and do not impair or supersede a legal right that a patient or patient representative may have to consent to or refuse medical treatment for himself or herself or on behalf of another.  (2) This part does not create a presumption that a patient who has executed a POST form intends to consent to or refuse medical treatment that is not addressed in the medical orders on the POST form.  (3) This part does not create a presumption that a patient or patient representative who has not executed a POST form intends to consent to or refuse any type of medical treatment. History: Add. 2017, Act 154, Eff. Feb. 6, 2018 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5685 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-56B - Part 56b Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (333.5671...333.5685)|Section 333.5685 - Advisory Committee to Be Appointed 3 Years After Effective Date of Amendatory Act; Meeting; Recommendations; Report; Abolishment; "Committee" Defined.

333.5685 Advisory committee to be appointed 3 years after effective date of amendatory act; meeting; recommendations; report; abolishment; "committee" defined.Sec. 5685.  (1) By 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this part, the director shall appoint an ad hoc advisory committee consisting of 11 members in the same manner as the ad hoc advisory committee is required to be appointed under section 5675.  (2) The director shall call the first meeting of the committee.  (3) Within 90 days after the first meeting of the committee is convened, the committee shall submit a report to the department that contains recommendations on all of the following:  (a) Any changes to the rules promulgated under section 5676 that the committee considers necessary or appropriate.  (b) Any changes to the POST form or the information form that the committee considers necessary or appropriate.   (c) Any legislative changes to this part that the committee considers necessary or appropriate.  (4) After the department receives the recommendations from the committee under subsection (3), the committee is abolished.  (5) As used in this section, "committee" means the ad hoc advisory committee appointed under subsection (1). History: Add. 2017, Act 154, Eff. Feb. 6, 2018 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5701 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5701 - Definitions.

333.5701 Definitions.Sec. 5701.  (1) As used in this part:  (a) "Agent orange" means the chemical herbicide made from chemicals known as 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its esters, or 2,4-D, and Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its esters, or 2,4,5-T.  (b) "Chemical agent" means a chemical herbicide or defoliant other than agent orange, or a chemical weapon, which chemical herbicide, defoliant, or weapon is of the type used by the armed forces of the United States.  (c) "Commission" means the agent orange commission created in section 5731.   (d) "Department" means the department of health and human services in cooperation with the veterans' service offices.  (e) "Dioxin" means the chemicals known as 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, or 2,3,7,8-TCDD.   (f) "Hospital" means a hospital licensed pursuant to article 17.  (g) "Information resource center" means the agent orange information resource center created in section 5745.   (h) "Physician" means a physician licensed pursuant to article 15.  (i) "Veteran" means that term as defined in section 1 of 1965 PA 190, MCL 35.61.  (j) "Vietnam-era veteran" means a veteran who served in the armed forces of the United States between 12:01 a.m., January 1, 1961, and 12:01 a.m., September 1, 1973, and who meets either of the following criteria:  (i) Has been a resident of this state continuously since June 11, 1987.  (ii) Is a resident of this state at the time he or she begins participating in testing or other activities under this part, and was a resident of this state at the time of induction into the armed forces of the United States.  (2) In addition, article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction applicable to all articles in this code. History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 206, Eff. Sept. 20, 2016 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5703 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5703 - Toxicological Studies; Consent; Report; Information on Physical Health.

333.5703 Toxicological studies; consent; report; information on physical health. Sec. 5703.  (1) The department, in consultation and cooperation with the commission, shall conduct toxicological studies on a selected sample of Vietnam-era veterans to establish their exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent. In conducting the studies, the department shall analyze appropriate specimens for dioxin in combination with a review of Vietnam-era veterans' military service locations. The department shall obtain prior written consent from each Vietnam-era veteran to be studied under this section. The department shall compile and evaluate information obtained from these studies into a report, and shall submit the report to the commission for review and publication.   (2) The department shall gather information on the physical health of study participants and their families to the extent the department considers necessary. History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5709 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5709 - Studying Causes of Death.

333.5709 Studying causes of death. Sec. 5709.  The department, in consultation and cooperation with the commission, shall study the causes of death among Vietnam-era veterans, utilizing the department's vital statistics records and the agent orange registry data base maintained by the information resource center under section 5745. The information obtained under this section shall serve as a foundation for additional epidemiological studies on the relative incidence of disease among Vietnam-era veterans.  History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5711 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5711 - Epidemiological Studies; Consent.

333.5711 Epidemiological studies; consent.  Sec. 5711.  The department, in consultation and cooperation with the commission, shall conduct epidemiological studies on a selected sample of Vietnam-era veterans who have a history of cancer or other medical problems associated with exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent, or who have children born with birth defects after the Vietnam-era veteran's suspected exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent. Levels of dioxin in the blood serum of Vietnam-era veterans shall be established by analysis of appropriate specimens for dioxin. The department shall obtain prior written consent from each Vietnam-era veteran to be studied under this section. History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5713 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5713 - Annual Report; Recommendations.

333.5713 Annual report; recommendations.  Sec. 5713.  The department shall compile and analyze the information obtained under sections 5709 and 5711, and shall produce an annual report which shall be distributed through the information resource center to veterans' organizations, the federal centers for disease control, the chairpersons of the committees of the senate and house of representatives responsible for legislation concerning veterans, and other appropriate governmental offices. The department shall make any recommendations for additional actions to the commission. History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5715 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5715 - Report or Other Information as Public Information; Availability; Confidentiality of Medical Information.

333.5715 Report or other information as public information; availability; confidentiality of medical information.  Sec. 5715.  (1) A departmental report under section 5703 or 5713, or other compilation of information collected under this part, unless it discloses the identity of an individual who does not consent to the disclosure, is public information, and shall be made available in accordance with the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (2) Medical information about an individual that is gathered under this part is confidential and shall be subject to the same requirements of confidentiality as provided in section 2631 for data or records concerning medical research projects. History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5717 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5717 - Birth Defects Registry; Establishment; Purposes.

333.5717 Birth defects registry; establishment; purposes. Sec. 5717.  The department shall establish a birth defects registry for all of the following purposes:  (a) To provide information on the incidence and trends of birth defects among Vietnam-era veterans and their families, and among the general population.  (b) To provide information to determine whether environmental hazards such as exposure to agent orange or chemical agents are associated with birth defects and to provide information as to other possible causes of birth defects among Vietnam-era veterans and among the general population.  (c) To develop prevention strategies for reducing the incidence of birth defects among Vietnam-era veterans and their families, and among the general population.  History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5721 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5721 - Birth Defects; Reports; Records; Confidentiality; Rules; Submission to Medical Examination or Supervision Not Required; Contract for Collection and Analysis of Data; Evaluation of Information Reported to Birth Defects Registry; Public Reports.

333.5721 Birth defects; reports; records; confidentiality; rules; submission to medical examination or supervision not required; contract for collection and analysis of data; evaluation of information reported to birth defects registry; public reports. Sec. 5721.  (1) Each diagnosed incidence of a birth defect, including a congenital or structural malformation, or a biochemical or genetic disease, and any information relevant to incidents of birth defects, shall be reported to the department. The reporting shall begin not later than the next calendar year after June 11, 1987.  (2) The department shall maintain comprehensive statewide records of all information reported to the birth defects registry. The information reported shall be subject to the same requirements of confidentiality as provided in section 2631 for data or records concerning medical research projects.   (3) The director shall promulgate rules which provide for all of the following:  (a) A list of birth defects, including, but not limited to, congenital and structural malformations, and biochemical or genetic diseases, and other relevant information to be reported.   (b) The quality and manner in which the incidents of birth defects and other information is to be reported.  (c) The terms and conditions under which records maintained under this section, including any records containing the name and medical condition of a specific individual, may be released by the department.  (4) This section does not compel an individual to submit to medical examination or supervision by the department or otherwise.  (5) The department may contract for the collection and analysis of, and research related to, the data required under this section.  (6) Within 2 years after June 11, 1987, the department shall begin evaluating the information reported to the birth defects registry. The department shall publish and make available to the public reports summarizing the information collected. The first summary report shall be published not later than 180 days after the end of the first 2 full calendar years after June 11, 1987. Subsequent annual summary reports shall be made on a full calendar year basis and published not later than 180 days after the end of each calendar year.  History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 236, Eff. Oct. 1, 1988 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5723 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5723 - Referral Services.

333.5723 Referral services. Sec. 5723.  The department, in collaboration with veterans' counseling sources, shall provide referral services for those Vietnam-era veterans and their dependents who desire counseling or referral. History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5725 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5725 - Class Action; Purpose.

333.5725 Class action; purpose. Sec. 5725.  The attorney general, on behalf of Vietnam-era veterans residing in this state who may have been injured because of contact with agent orange or a chemical agent while serving in the armed forces of the United States, may bring a class action against the federal government or any other party for the release of information relating to exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent and for release of individual Vietnam-era veterans' medical records. History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
MI Comp L § 333.5731 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 333 - Health|Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)|Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)|368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)|Section 333.5731 - Agent Orange Commission; Creation; Appointment, Qualifications, and Terms of Members; Vacancy.

333.5731 Agent orange commission; creation; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; vacancy. Sec. 5731.  (1) The agent orange commission is created in the department.   (2) The commission is composed of 14 members, including all of the following:  (a) One member is the director, or his or her designee.  (b) One member is the attorney general, or his or her designee.  (c) The remaining members shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, as follows:  (i) One member shall be a representative of the Michigan veterans trust fund.   (ii) Four members shall be researchers who are experts in the fields of cytogenetic evaluations, birth defects, immunological studies, neurological studies, toxicology, oncology, or other fields relevant to the purposes of this part whose knowledge may contribute to the implementation of this part.   (iii) Five members shall be Vietnam-era veterans, at least 1 of whom shall be a female Vietnam-era veteran.  (iv) Two members shall represent the general public, 1 of whom shall be appointed from a list of nominees provided by the speaker of the house of representatives, and 1 of whom shall be appointed from a list of nominees provided by the majority leader of the senate.  (3) Members shall each serve for terms of 2 years, and those members who are appointed may be reappointed once. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the duration of the unexpired term. History: Add. 1987, Act 49, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of certain powers and duties of the agent orange commission from the department of public health to the director of the department of community health, see E.R.O. No. 1996-1, compiled at MCL 330.3101 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of powers and duties of the agent orange commission to the director of the department of community health and the abolishment of the commission, see E.R.O. No. 1997-4, compiled at MCL 333.26324 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Popular Name: Act 368