There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXVI TRADE AND COMMERCE
Chapter 404 Transfers to Minors — Personal Custodian and Durable Power of Attorney
Section 404.822 Health care decisions, attorney in fact to consider medical diagnosis.
Universal Citation: MO Rev Stat § 404.822 (2017)
Effective 28 Aug 1991
Title XXVI TRADE AND COMMERCE
Chapter 404404.822. Health care decisions, attorney in fact to consider medical diagnosis. — In making any health care decision in accordance with sections 404.800 to 404.865, the attorney in fact shall seek and consider information concerning the patient's medical diagnosis, the patient's prognosis and the benefits and burdens of the treatment to the patient. In withdrawing treatment, which withdrawal will allow the preexisting condition to run its natural course, the attorney in fact shall seek evidence of the medical diagnosis and the prognosis and the benefit and burden of the treatment to the patient to the extent possible within prevailing medical standards.
(L. 1991 S.B. 148)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Missouri 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.
