A North Dakota medical power of attorney allows you to designate someone to make critical medical decisions when you cannot. The person you choose, your “agent,” acts in a way that’s best for you and may refuse or accept medical treatment on your behalf. This form is also called a health care directive in North Dakota.
Laws
- Statute: North Dakota Code Chapter 23-06.5-01 through 23-06.5-19.
- Definition: A “health care directive” is a written document that follows the guidelines of this chapter and contains health care instructions, a health care power of attorney, or both (§ 23-06.5-02(5)).
- Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public (§ 23-06.5-05).
- A notary can be an employee of a health care provider that administers direct care to the principal.
- At least one witness may not be a health care provider or an employee of one.e
- Revocation: The principal must notify the agent or health care services provider to revoke the directive. They can also engage in any act that shows their intent to revoke the document (§ 23-06.5-07).
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