Missouri Healthcare Laws
Missouri law does not allow for a partner to make decisions on behalf of his or her incapacitated same-sex partner. § 431.061.Missouri law allows an adult to designate another individual to make health care decisions on his or her behalf. § 404.805. The power of attorney is subscribed by the principal, and dated and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by law for conveyances of real estate (notarized, witnessed). § 404.705. An adult may also make an advance healthcare directive for withholding or withdrawing life support. § 459.015.
Citation: Consent to surgical or medical treatment, who may give, when: Mo. Ann. Stat. § 431.061; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Act: Mo. Ann. Stat. §§ 404.800 to 400.872 and Uniform Rights of the Terminally Ill Act (1985); Declarations, Life Support: Mo. Ann. Stat. §§ 459.010 to 459.055
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Last Updated: 4/30/2008