Minnesota Statutes Corrections (Ch. 241-244 App.) § 241.75. Inmate health care decisions

Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the definitions in chapter 145C apply to this section.

(b) “Health care” means any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or otherwise affect a person's physical or mental condition.

(1) there is not a documented health care agent designated by the inmate or the health care agent is not reasonably available to make the health care decision;

(2) if there is a documented health care directive, the decision is consistent with that directive;

(3) the decision is consistent with reasonable medical practice and other applicable law; and

(4) the medical director has made a good faith attempt to consult with the inmate's next of kin or emergency contact person in making the decision, to the extent those persons are reasonably available.