South Dakota § 34-12H-9 Revocation of MOST.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-12H-9 — Revocation of MOST.

South Dakota § 34-12H-9

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-12HADVANCE CARE PLANNING FOR PATIENT WITH TERMINAL CONDITION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-12H-9 (2026).

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A patient with decision-making capacity may revoke a MOST at any time by:

(1)Destroying or defacing the MOST with the intent to revoke;

(2)A written revocation of the MOST, signed and dated by the patient; or (3) An oral expression of the intent to revoke the MOST, in the presence of a witness eighteen years of age or older who signs and dates in writing, confirming that the expression of intent was made. An authorized representative may not revoke a MOST unless the MOST was executed by the authorized representative. The authorized representative shall make the revocation in writing. A revocation is effective upon communication to the health care provider. A health care provider who is informed of a revocation shall record the date and time of the notification of revocation in t

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A patient with decision-making capacity may revoke a MOST at any time by: (1) Destroying or defacing the MOST with the intent to revoke; (2) A written revocation of the MOST, signed and dated by the patient; or (3) An oral expression of the intent to revoke the MOST, in the presence of a witness eighteen years of age or older who signs and dates in writing, confirming that the expression of intent was made. An authorized representative may not revoke a MOST unless the MOST was executed by the authorized representative. The authorized representative shall make the revocation in writing. A revocation is effective upon communication to the health care provider. A health care provider who is informed of a revocation shall record the date and time of the notification of revocation in the patient's medical record.