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Section
34-12D-1

Definition of terms.

Section
34-12D-2

Declaration--Requirements as to execution.

Section
34-12D-3

Declaration--Sample form.

Section
34-12D-4

Multiple documents--Resolving conflicts--Participation by attorney in fact.

Section
34-12D-5

When declaration becomes operative.

Section
34-12D-6

Decisions regarding life-sustaining treatment--Rights of qualified patient.

Section
34-12D-7

Entry of declaration into medical record.

Section
34-12D-8

Revocation of declaration--Medical record to contain revocation.

Section
34-12D-9

Providing for patient's comfort and related needs--Responsibility of health care provider.

Section
34-12D-10

Treatment of pregnant woman notwithstanding declaration.

Section
34-12D-11

Withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment--Responsibilities of health care provider.

Section
34-12D-12

Providing treatment, artificial nutrition, and hydration--Responsibilities of health care provider.

Section
34-12D-13

Immunity from civil or criminal liability, and from professional discipline.

Section
34-12D-14

Withdrawal or withholding of treatment neither suicide or homicide.

Section
34-12D-15

Withdrawal or withholding of treatment--Effect upon life insurance or annuity.

Section
34-12D-16

Insurer or health-care provider may not prohibit or require declaration.

Section
34-12D-17

Revocation of or failure to execute declaration--No presumption created concerning intent.

Section
34-12D-18

Patients able to make decisions regarding medical care--Effect upon rights.

Section
34-12D-19

Health care provider not required to deviate from accepted medical standards.

Section
34-12D-20

Mercy-killing, euthanasia, suicide, and assisted suicide not condoned.

Section
34-12D-21

Assumption as to valid declaration permissible.

Section
34-12D-22

Validity of declaration--Declarations executed prior to July 1, 1991.

Section
34-12D-23

Health care professional--Knowledge and purpose required for conviction of aiding and abetting suicide.

Section
34-12D-24

Standing to bring injunctive relief against person believed to be about to assist in suicide.

Section
34-12D-25

Cause of action for compensatory and punitive damages for assisting suicide.

Section
34-12D-26

Attorney's fees to plaintiff in assisted suicide action.

Section
34-12D-27

Licensing board notified of assisted suicide violation.

Section
34-12D-28

Revocation of license for assisted suicide violation.

Section
34-12D-29

Licensed health care professional defined.