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2006 South Dakota Code - 34-12C-8 — Scope of chapter.
34-12C-8. Scope of chapter. The provisions of this chapter do not:
(1) Authorize consent to health care that
is prohibited by the law of this state;
(2) Except as provided in this chapter,
affect the law of this state concerning:
(a) The standard of care of a health care
provider;
(b) When consent is required for health
care;
(c) Notice to others of proposed health
care;
(d) Other authorized methods of
consent;
(e) Health care in an emergency without
consent; or
(f) Informed consent for health
care;
(3) Prevent a person authorized to make a
health care decision from consenting to health care administered in
good faith pursuant to the religious tenets of the incapacitated
adult;
(4) In any manner limit the powers and
discretions that may be granted to an attorney in fact under an
instrument executed pursuant to § 59-7-2.1;
or
(5) Require that a guardian of the person
be appointed for a incapacitated person before a health care
decision can be made;
(6) Affect the law of abortion or
sterilization in this state, nor the law governing the withdrawal
or withholding of health care, or of any care, treatment, service,
or procedure necessary to prolong or sustain life;
(7) Affect treatment and care pertaining
to mental health at the human services centers and developmental
centers.
Source: SL 1990, ch 222, § 8.
Source: SL 1990, ch 222, § 8.
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