2015 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 - Public Health and Safety
RS 40:1151.5 - Making a declaration for the benefit of a terminally ill minor

LA Rev Stat § 40:1151.5 (2015) What's This?

§1151.5. Making a declaration for the benefit of a terminally ill minor

            A. If a minor has been certified as a qualified patient, the following individuals may voluntarily make a declaration to document the decision relative to withholding or withdrawal of medical treatment or life-sustaining procedures on a minor's behalf:

            (1) The spouse if he has reached the age of majority; or

            (2) If there is no spouse, or if the spouse is not available, or is a minor, or is otherwise unable to act, then either the parent or guardian of the minor.

            B. An individual named in Subsection A of this Section may not make a declaration:

            (1) If he has actual notice of contrary indications by the minor who is terminally ill; or

            (2) If, as a parent or guardian, he has actual notice of opposition by either another parent, or guardian, or a spouse who has attained the age of majority.

            C. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require the making of a declaration for a terminally ill minor. The legislature intends that the provisions of this Subpart are permissive and voluntary. The legislature further intends that the making of a declaration pursuant to this Subpart merely illustrates a means of documenting the decision relative to withholding or withdrawal of medical treatment or life-sustaining procedures on behalf of a minor.

            Acts 1984, No. 382, §1; Acts 1985, No. 187, §1, eff. July 6, 1985; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.58.6 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.

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