11 chapters · 826 sections in this title.
§ 459.010 RSMo Definitions
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459.010. Definitions. — As used in sections 459.010 to 459.055, the following terms mean: (1) "Attending physician", the physician selected by, or assigned to, the patient who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient; (2) "Competent person", a person e…
§ 459.015 RSMo Declaration, who may execute requirements of declaration — form — witnesses required, when — notice to physician — filed — where
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459.015. Declaration, who may execute requirements of declaration — form — witnesses required, when — notice to physician — filed — where. — 1. Any competent person may execute a declaration directing the withholding or withdrawal of death-prolonging procedures. The declaration m…
§ 459.016 RSMo Advance health care directive form and directions to be included on department website
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459.016. Advance health care directive form and directions to be included on department website. — The department of health and senior services shall include on its website an advance health care directive form and directions for completing such form as described in section 459.0…
§ 459.020 RSMo Revocation — mental or physical condition not considered part of medical records — liability for failure to act, when
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459.020. Revocation — mental or physical condition not considered part of medical records — liability for failure to act, when. — 1. A declaration may be revoked at any time and in any manner by which the declarant is able to communicate his intent to revoke, without regard to me…