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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A health care directive may include provisions consistent with this chapter, including:
1. The designation of one or more alternate agents to act if the named agent is not reasonably available to serve;
2. Directions to joint agents regarding the process or standards by which the agents are to reach a health care decision for the principal, and a statement whether joint agents may act independently of one another;
3. Limitations, if any, on the right of the agent or any alternate agents to receive, review, obtain copies of, and consent to the disclosure of the principal's medical records;
4. Limitations, if any, on the nomination of the agent as guardian under chapter 30.1-28;
5. A document of gift for the purpose of making an anatomical gift, as set forth in chapter 23-06.6 or an amendment to, revocation of, or refusal to make an anatomical gift;
6. Limitations, if any, regarding the effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage on the appointment of an agent;
7. Health care instructions regarding artificially administered nutrition or hydration; and
8. The designation of an agent authorized to make health care decisions for the principal even though the principal retains the capacity to make health care decisions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-06.5-05.1. Suggested health care directive form - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-23-health-and-safety/nd-cent-code-sect-23-06-5-05-1/
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