765.112 – Recognition of advance directive executed in another state.
765.112 Recognition of advance directive executed in another state.—An advance directive executed in another state in compliance with the law of that state or of this state is validly executed for the purposes of this chapter. History.—s. 2, ch. 92-199.
761.05 – Applicability; Construction.
761.05 Applicability; construction.— (1) This act applies to all state law, and the implementation of that law, whether statutory or otherwise, and whether adopted before or after the enactment of this act. (2) State law adopted after the date of the enactment of this act is subject to this act unless such law explicitly excludes such application by […]
765.113 – Restrictions on providing consent.
765.113 Restrictions on providing consent.—Unless the principal expressly delegates such authority to the surrogate in writing, or a surrogate or proxy has sought and received court approval pursuant to rule 5.900 of the Florida Probate Rules, a surrogate or proxy may not provide consent for: (1) Abortion, sterilization, electroshock therapy, psychosurgery, experimental treatments that have not been […]
761.061 – Rights of Certain Churches or Religious Organizations or Individuals.
761.061 Rights of certain churches or religious organizations or individuals.— (1) The following individuals or entities may not be required to solemnize any marriage or provide services, accommodations, facilities, goods, or privileges for a purpose related to the solemnization, formation, or celebration of any marriage if such an action would cause the individual or entity to violate […]
765.201 – Short title.
765.201 Short title.—Sections 765.202-765.205 may be cited as the “Florida Health Care Surrogate Act.” History.—s. 3, ch. 92-199.
765.101 – Definitions.
765.101 Definitions.—As used in this chapter: (1) “Advance directive” means a witnessed written document or oral statement in which instructions are given by a principal or in which the principal’s desires are expressed concerning any aspect of the principal’s health care or health information, and includes, but is not limited to, the designation of a health care […]
765.202 – Designation of a health care surrogate.
765.202 Designation of a health care surrogate.— (1) A written document designating a surrogate to make health care decisions for a principal or receive health information on behalf of a principal, or both, shall be signed by the principal in the presence of two subscribing adult witnesses. A principal unable to sign the instrument may, in the […]
765.102 – Legislative findings and intent.
765.102 Legislative findings and intent.— (1) The Legislature finds that every competent adult has the fundamental right of self-determination regarding decisions pertaining to his or her own health, including the right to choose or refuse medical treatment. This right is subject to certain interests of society, such as the protection of human life and the preservation of […]
765.103 – Existing advance directives.
765.103 Existing advance directives.—Any advance directive made prior to October 1, 1999, shall be given effect as executed, provided such directive was legally effective when written. History.—s. 2, ch. 92-199; s. 18, ch. 99-331.
765.104 – Amendment or revocation.
765.104 Amendment or revocation.— (1) An advance directive may be amended or revoked at any time by a competent principal: (a) By means of a signed, dated writing; (b) By means of the physical cancellation or destruction of the advance directive by the principal or by another in the principal’s presence and at the principal’s direction; (c) By means of […]