Adult Health Care Consent Act

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Section
44-66-10

Short title.

Section
44-66-20

Definitions.

Section
44-66-30

Persons who may make health care decisions for patient who is unable to consent; order of priority; exceptions.

Section
44-66-40

Provision of health care without consent where there is serious threat to health of patient or to relieve suffering; person having highest priority to make health care decision.

Section
44-66-50

Provision of health care without consent to relieve suffering, restore bodily function, or to preserve life, health, or bodily integrity of patient.

Section
44-66-60

No authority to provide health care to patient who is unable to consent where health care is against religious beliefs of patient or patients prior instructions.

Section
44-66-70

Person who makes health care decision for another not subject to civil or criminal liability, nor liable for costs of care; health care provider not subject to civil or criminal liability.

Section
44-66-75

Designating a family member with whom provider may discuss medical condition; exemptions.

Section
44-66-80

Other laws mandating or allowing testing or treatment without consent unaffected.