Michigan Healthcare Laws
Michigan law does not specifically allow for a partner to make medical decisions on behalf of his or her incapacitated same-sex partner (though a legal guardian may make such decisions). § 333.5653.An adult may appoint a patient advocate to make medical decisions on his or her behalf. A patient advocate designation must be in writing, signed, witnessed dated, executed voluntarily, and, before its implementation, made part of the patient's medical record with, the patient's attending physician, the mental health professional providing treatment to the patient, etc. Two witnesses are required. § 700.5506.
Citation: Durable Power of Attorney and Designation of Patient Advocate: Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. §§ 700.5501 to 700.5520 and Terminal Illness: Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 333.5653
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Last Updated: 5/1/2008