Georgia Healthcare Laws
Same-sex partners are not given authority to make medical decisions for an incapacitated patient under Georgia law in the absence of an express advance directive. § 31-36A-6.An adult may execute an advance directive appointing his or her domestic partner as a health care agent. The directive must be in writing, signed by the declarant and witnessed by two individuals. § 31-32-5.
Citation: Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act: Ga. Code Ann. §§ 31-36A-1 to 31-36A-6 and Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care Act: Ga. Code Ann. §§ 31-32-1 to 31-32-12
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Last Updated: 5/2/2008