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  8. Chapter 66 - Adult Health Care Consent Act


Chapter 66 - Adult Health Care Consent Act


  • 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.
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