Idaho Health Care Laws

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Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed January 19, 2018

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Nothing is more important than your health. That is why FindLaw has put together a collection of articles regarding Idaho's health care laws. Below you will find Idaho-specific health care laws on a number of topics -- including methods for declaring your wishes regarding life-prolonging medical procedures (using living wills and durable powers of attorney) and laws on access to medical records. State (and sometimes federal) laws control vital matters such as medical records and privacy, whether you live in Boise or Idaho Falls. Click on a link from the list below for detailed information on Idaho health care laws.

Learn About Idaho Health Care Laws

  • Idaho Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    Summary of Idaho's regulations for the drafting and execution of durable powers of attorney, which grant a trusted individual the legal authority to make health care decisions on your behalf.

  • Idaho Medical Records Laws

    Summary of Idaho's law governing the use and maintenance of certain medical records, including who has access to these records and mandatory reporting requirements for suspicion of child abuse.

  • Idaho Euthanasia Laws

    General information about euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, types of so-called "mercy killing" that are illegal in Idaho, with a summary of how patients may legally be allowed to die naturally.

  • Idaho Abortion Laws

    An overview of the laws and regulations that pertain to abortion access and procedures in Idaho, such as the requirement that women under 18 receive parent consent.

  • Idaho Living Wills Laws

    Basics of Idaho's laws with respect to living wills, legally binding documents in which individuals may state their preferences for emergency medical care or end-of-life arrangements.

  • Idaho Civil Statute of Limitations

    The time limits, or statute of limitations, for filing various types of civil lawsuits and claims in the state of Idaho, including an explanation of why these limits are imposed.

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