Kansas Healthcare Laws
Kansas law does not allow for a partner to make decisions on behalf of his or her incapacitated same-sex partner in the absence of an express advance directive. § 65-4974. An adult may designate his or her partner, in advance, to make medical decisions on their behalf. A declaration directing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures shall be in writing, signed by the person making the declaration, dated; and either signed in the presence of two or more witnesses or acknowledged before a notary public. § 65-28,103. The same is required for a durable medical power of attorney. § 58-632.Citation: Health Care Providers; Research Protocols: Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-4974; Natural Death Act: Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 65-28,101 to 65-28,109 and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions: Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 58-625 to 58-632
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Last Updated: 5/1/2008