2006 New Hampshire Statutes - Section 137-J:3 Freedom From Influence; Notice Required.


    I. Every person wishing to execute a durable power of attorney for health care shall be provided with a disclosure statement substantially in the form set forth in RSA 137-J:14 prior to execution. The principal shall be required to sign a statement acknowledging that he has received the disclosure statement and has read and understands its contents.
    II. A durable power of attorney for health care executed on or after the effective date of this chapter shall be substantially in the form set forth in RSA 137-J:15.
    III. Artificial nutrition and hydration may not be withdrawn or withheld under a durable power of attorney for health care unless there is a clear expression of such power in the document.

Source. 1991, 146:2, eff. July 19, 1991.

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