A South Dakota advance directive is a document that allows a patient to list the type of care they wish to receive from medical providers if and when they reach a state where they become unable to make decisions. The form is created to be used at a future date, and a healthcare agent may be designated who may stand in and make choices for the Principal if and only if the Principal is incapacitated.

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What’s Included?

• Living Will (Declaration)
• Medical Power of Attorney
• Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOST)

Laws

• Living Will – Title 34, Chapter 12D
• Medical Power of Attorney – SD Codified L § 59-7-2.5
• Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOST) – no statute

Signing Requirements (§ 59-7-2.1, § 34-12D-2) –  Two (2) witnesses or a notary public.

 State Definitions

• Declaration (SD Codified L § 34-12D-1(2)) – “Declaration,” a writing executed in accordance with the requirements of § 34-12D-2.

Versions (4)

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AARP

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Avera Health

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Honoring Choices

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Regional Health

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