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South Dakota Medical Power of Attorney Form

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Updated November 18, 2024

A South Dakota medical power of attorney lets a person designate someone who can make healthcare-related decisions for them if they can’t act for themselves. Before a medical POA goes into effect, the attending physician must declare that the principal has lost their ability to make decisions. In South Dakota, this document is also known as a durable power of attorney for health care.

Laws

Statute: Chapter 59-7 of the South Dakota Codified Laws
Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses or a notary public (§ 59-7-2.1).
Revocation: The document ends when a principal revokes it and the agent receives adequate notice (§ 59-7-2).

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