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Statute – Nebraska Revised Statutes – Power of Attorney for Health Care (§ 30-3401 – 30-3432)
Definition – “Power of attorney for health care” shall mean a power of attorney executed in accordance with sections § 30-3401 to § 30-3432, which authorizes a designated attorney-in-fact to make health care decisions for the principal when the principal is incapable (§ 30.3402).
Signing Requirements – Notarization by a licensed professional is required to confirm the arrangement. If preferred, in place of a notary, two (2) subscribing witnesses can supervise the event (§ 30-3404(5)).
Revocation – § 30-3420
Other Versions (3)
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Nebraska Catholic Conference Version
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Additional Resources
- Boone County Health Center – Advance Directives in Nebraska Guide
- Disability Rights Nebraska – Health Care Power of Attorney Brief
- Gold Crest Retirement Center – Advance Directives
- Memorial Community Health – Patient’s Rights to Make Health Care Decisions in NE
- Nebraska Medicine – Set Up a Living Will or Power of Attorney
- University of Nebraska-Omaha – Living Wills and Advance Directives for Medical Decisions
- Whitmore Law Office – Health Care Directives
Related Forms (6)
- Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
- Advance Directive Wallet Card
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form
- Emergency Treatment Declaration
- Physician’s DNR Order
- Psychiatric Advance Directive
Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
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Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Emergency Treatment Declaration (also available for a Minor)
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Physician’s Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Order
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