Chapter 12D - LIVING WILLS

Section 34-12D-1 - Definition of terms
Section 34-12D-2 - Declaration-Requirements to execute-Artificial nutrition and hydration
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