2004 Minnesota Statutes

     145B.12 What if there is no living will or proxy? 

    Subdivision 1.    No presumption created.  If an 
 individual has not executed or has revoked a living will under 
 this chapter, a presumption is not created with respect to: 

    (1) the individual's intentions concerning the provision of 
 health care; or 

    (2) the appropriate health care to be provided. 

    Subd. 2.    Nutrition or hydration.  Nothing in this 
 chapter shall be construed to authorize or justify the 
 withholding or withdrawal of artificially administered nutrition 
 or hydration from any person who has not issued a living will or 
 designated a proxy under this chapter. 

    HIST: 1989 c 3 s 12; 1991 c 148 s 6