2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 28:234 — Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for mental health treatment

§234.  Individuals prohibited from serving as witnesses to advance directive for mental health treatment

The following individuals shall be prohibited from serving as a witness to the signing of an advance directive for mental health treatment:

(1)  The treating physician, provider, or a relative of the physician or provider.

(2)  An owner, operator, or relative of an owner or operator of a mental health treatment facility in which the principal is a patient or resident.

(3)  An individual related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Acts 2001, No. 755, §1.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Louisiana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.