Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023)
Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113)
Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113)
Chapter 6 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-6-413)
Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS HEALTHCARE DECISIONS ACT (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-6-118)
Section 20-6-104 - Revocation of designation of agent - Revocation of advance directive - Spouse as agent - Conflicts

• (a) A principal having capacity may revoke all or part of an advance directive, including without limitation a living will, durable power of attorney for health care, or other document, at any time and in any manner that communicates an intent to revoke.

• (b) A decree of annulment, divorce, dissolution of marriage, or legal separation revokes a previous designation of a spouse as agent unless otherwise specified in the decree or in an advance directive.

• (c) An advance directive that conflicts with an earlier advance directive revokes the earlier advance directive to the extent of the conflict.

• (d) A healthcare provider, agent, guardian, or surrogate who is informed of a revocation shall promptly communicate the fact of the revocation to the supervising healthcare provider and any healthcare institution at which the patient is receiving care.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 974,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1264,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.