A Wyoming medical power of attorney lets you name a trusted person to make health care decisions for you. This person is called your “agent” and can only make these decisions for you if you lack the capacity to do so yourself. If you can’t act for yourself, they may be able to consent to or deny a medical treatment or procedure on your behalf.
Laws
- Statute: (Wyoming Statutes Title 35, Chapter 22, Article 4)
- Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public (§ 35-22-403(b)).
- A witness may not be an agent nominated in writing, a treating health care provider, or an operator or employee of a community or residential care facility.
- Revocation: You can revoke your medical POA with a written and dated revocation. Ensure your health care provider and agent receive notification of your cancellation. If your agent was your spouse and you get divorced, their designation is automatically revoked unless stated otherwise. If a new form conflicts with an old one, the new instructions prevail (§ 35-22-404).
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