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Utah Durable Power of Attorney Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Durable Power of Attorney Laws
| Code Section | 75-2-1106 Special Power of Attorney; 75-2-1101 et seq. Personal Choice and Living Will Act |
| Specific Powers, Life-Prolonging Acts | Any medical procedure or intervention that would serve only to prolong the dying process including artificial nutrition and hydration unless declaration specifically excludes; does not include medication, sustenance, or any procedure to alleviate pain; separate procedure for "do not resuscitate" directive. |
| Legal Requirements for Durable Power of Attorney | Agent/proxy:(1) 18 yrs.; (2) in writing; (3) dated and signed; (4)suggested form §75-2-1105. For power of attorney: must be before notary public and the suggested form is §75-2-1106; power of attorney takes precedent over earlier signed directives |
| Revocation of Durable Power of Attorney | Current wishes of declarant take precedent over any directive. Revocable at any time by (1) signed revocation; (2) destruction of document; (3) oral expression of intent to revoke in presence of witness. Effective on receipt by physician |
| Validity from State-to-State | A similar instrument executed in another state is presumed to comply with Utah law and may be relied upon in good faith. |
| If Physician Unwilling to Follow Durable Power of Attorney | Unwilling physician required to transfer patient promptly |
| Immunity for Attending Physician | No civil, criminal, or professional liability for good faith compliance with directive |
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