Subdivision 1. No presumption created. If an individual has not executed or has revoked a living will under this chapter, a presumption is not created with respect to:
(1) the individual's intentions concerning the provision of health care; or
(2) the appropriate health care to be provided.
Subd. 2. Nutrition or hydration. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize or justify the withholding or withdrawal of artificially administered nutrition or hydration from any person who has not issued a living will or designated a proxy under this chapter.
1989 c 3 s 12; 1991 c 148 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Section 145B.011 — Application Of Chapter.
Section 145B.02 — Definitions.
Section 145B.03 — Living Will.
Section 145B.04 — Suggested Form.
Section 145B.05 — When Operative.
Section 145B.06 — Compliance With Living Will.
Section 145B.07 — Transfer Of Care.
Section 145B.08 — Access To Medical Information By Proxy.
Section 145B.11 — Effect On Insurance.
Section 145B.12 — What If There Is No Living Will Or Proxy?
Section 145B.13 — Reasonable Medical Practice Required.
Section 145B.14 — Certain Practices Not Condoned.
Section 145B.15 — Recognition Of Previously Executed Living Will.
Section 145B.16 — Recognition Of Document Executed In Another State.