Minnesota Healthcare Laws
Minnesota law does not permit a partner to make medical decisions for an incapacitated same-sex partner in the absence of an advance written directive. § 144.651(10) .An adult may execute an advance health care directive, in which an individual is appointed to make health care decisions on their behalf. § 145C.02. To be valid, the directive must be in writing, dated, signed by the declarant, and be verified by witnesses or a notary public. § 145C.03.
Citation: Patient’s Bill of Rights: Minn. Stat. Ann. § 144.651 and Health Care Directives: Minn. Stat. Ann. §§ 145C.01 to 145C.16
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Last Updated: 5/1/2008