Alabama Healthcare Laws
Alabama law does not allow a same-sex partner to make a medical decision for an incapacitated partner in the absence of an express advance directive. ALA. CODE § 22-8A-11.A competent adult may prepare an advance directive, appointing another to make decisions for them, in the event they are incapable. A valid advance directive must be in writing, dated, signed by the declarant and witnessed by two individuals. ALA. CODE § 22-8A-4.
Citation: Natural Death Act: ALA. CODE 1975, §§ 22-8A-11 to 22-8A-14
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Last Updated: 5/5/2008