Meaning of durable power of attorney for healthcare decisions

58-625. Meaning of durable power of attorney for healthcare decisions. A durable power of attorney for health care decisions is a power of attorney by which a principal designates another as the principal's agent in writing and the writing contains the words "this power of attorney for health care decisions shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal" or "this power of attorney for health care decisions shall become effective upon the disability or incapacity of the principal," or similar words showing the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding the principal's subsequent disability or incapacity. History: L. 1989, ch. 181, § 1; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Natural death act, see 65-28,101 et seq. Revised uniform anatomical gift act, see 65-3220 et seq. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions (No. "5")," Marla J. Luckert, 91 Kan. Med. No. 5, 138 (1990). "Advanced Directives: Which Direction Does Kansas Allow?" Emily A. Donaldson, 75 J.K.B.A. No. 3, 19 (2006). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026