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Chapter 34-12D
S.D. Codified Laws ch. 34-12D
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34-12D-1
Definition of terms.
34-12D-2
Declaration--Requirements to execute--Artificial nutrition and hydration.
34-12D-3
Declaration--Sample form.
34-12D-4
Multiple documents--Resolving conflicts--Participation by attorney in fact.
34-12D-5
When declaration becomes operative.
34-12D-6
Decisions regarding life-sustaining treatment--Rights of qualified patient.
34-12D-7
Entry of declaration into medical record.
34-12D-8
Revocation of declaration--Medical record to contain revocation.
34-12D-9
Providing for patient's comfort and related needs--Responsibility of health care provider.
34-12D-10
Treatment of pregnant woman notwithstanding declaration.
34-12D-11
Withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment--Responsibilities of health care provider.
34-12D-12
Providing treatment, artificial nutrition, and hydration--Responsibilities of health care provider.
34-12D-13
Immunity from civil or criminal liability, and from professional discipline.
34-12D-14
Withdrawal or withholding of treatment neither suicide or homicide.
34-12D-15
Withdrawal or withholding of treatment--Effect upon life insurance or annuity.
34-12D-16
Insurer or health-care provider may not prohibit or require declaration.
34-12D-17
Revocation of or failure to execute declaration--No presumption created concerning intent.
34-12D-18
Patients able to make decisions regarding medical care--Effect upon rights.
34-12D-19
Health care provider not required to deviate from accepted medical standards.
34-12D-20
Mercy-killing, euthanasia, suicide, and assisted suicide not condoned.
34-12D-21
Assumption as to valid declaration permissible.
34-12D-22
Validity of declaration--Declarations executed prior to July 1, 1991.
34-12D-23
Health care professional--Knowledge and purpose required for conviction of aiding and abetting suicide.
34-12D-24
Standing to bring injunctive relief against person believed to be about to assist in suicide.
34-12D-25
Cause of action for compensatory and punitive damages for assisting suicide.
34-12D-26
Attorney's fees to plaintiff in assisted suicide action.
34-12D-27
Licensing board notified of assisted suicide violation.
34-12D-28
Revocation of license for assisted suicide violation.
34-12D-29
Licensed health care professional defined.