A South Dakota Medical Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets a person (the “principal”) designate someone (the “agent”) who can make healthcare-related decisions for the principal if they become incapacitated and can’t communicate.
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: A principal may revoke the agent’s authority by revoking the power of attorney notice to all relevant parties (including the agent and healthcare provider) that the Medical Power of Attorney has been terminated (§ 59-7-2).
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