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Revocation - 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5485

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     § 5485.  Revocation.
        (a)  Patient.--If a patient has obtained an order, only the
     patient may revoke the patient's DNR status.
        (b)  Surrogate.--If a surrogate has obtained an order, the
     patient or the surrogate may revoke a patient's status.
        (c)  Manner.--Revocation under this section may be done at
     any time without regard to the patient's physical or mental
     condition and in any manner, including verbally or by destroying
     or not displaying the order, bracelet or necklace.

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