Utah Code Title 75A. Fiduciaries § 75A-3-204. Surrogate decision making--Scope of authority

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A surrogate acting under the authority of Section 75A-3-203 or 75A-3-301 shall make health care decisions in accordance with:

(a) the adult's current preferences, to the extent possible;

(b) the adult's written or oral health care directions, if any; or

(2) A surrogate acting under the authority of Section 75A-3-203 or 75A-3-301:

(a) may not admit the adult to a licensed health care facility for long-term custodial placement other than for assessment, rehabilitative, or respite care over the objection of the adult; and

(b) may make health care decisions, including decisions to terminate life sustaining treatment for the adult patient in accordance with Subsection (1).

(3) A surrogate acting under authority of this section is not subject to civil or criminal liability or claims of unprofessional conduct for surrogate health care decisions made:

(a) in accordance with this section; and

(b) in good faith.

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