1997 Minnesota Statutes

     145C.02 Durable power of attorney for health care. 

    A durable power of attorney for health care under this 
 chapter authorizes the agent to make health care decisions for 
 the principal when the principal is unable, in the judgment of 
 the principal's attending physician, to make or communicate 
 health care decisions.  The durable power of attorney for health 
 care must substantially comply with the requirements of this 
 chapter.  An instrument executed prior to August 1, 1993, 
 purporting to create a durable power of attorney for health care 
 is valid if the document specifically authorizes the agent to 
 make health care decisions and is executed in compliance with 
 section 145C.03. 

    HIST: 1993 c 312 s 3