144B.2 Durable power of attorney for health care.
A durable power of attorney for health care authorizes the attorney in fact to make health care decisions for the principal if the durable power of attorney for health care substantially complies with the requirements of this chapter. A document executed prior to May 8, 1991, purporting to create a durable power of attorney for health care shall be deemed valid if the document specifically authorizes the attorney in fact to make health care decisions and is signed by the principal.
91 Acts, ch 140, §2
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 144B - DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE
Section 144B.2 - Durable power of attorney for health care.
Section 144B.3 - Requirements.
Section 144B.4 - Individuals ineligible to be attorney in fact.
Section 144B.5 - Durable power of attorney for health care — form.
Section 144B.6 - Attorney in fact — priority to make decisions.
Section 144B.7 - Authority to review medical records.
Section 144B.8 - Revocation of durable power of attorney.
Section 144B.9 - Immunities and responsibilities.
Section 144B.10 - Emergency treatment.