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Minnesota Health Care Laws
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Health care is a cause of worry for many people. It’s understandable considering health care often involves life-or-death decisions and the exchange of private information. Fortunately, Minnesota’s health care laws can help individuals formalize their health care wishes and protect their private information from being released. For example, under the state’s medical records laws, only patients and their physicians have access to medical records, with very few exceptions. In order to make sure your preferences regarding health care are carried out and your rights as a patient are protected, it’s in your best interests to learn about Minnesota’s medical records laws. This section is a great place to start. Click on a link below to learn more.
Learn About Minnesota Health Care Laws
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Minnesota Living Wills Laws
A living will allows you to specify your preferences regarding healthcare and treatment decisions should you ever become incapacitated .
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Minnesota Durable Power of Attorney Laws
A durable power of attorney is a document that allows you to grant another person the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated.
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Minnesota Medical Records Laws
Learn about how Minnesota medical records laws help protect the privacy of patients’ medical records and the exceptions to the rule of patient privacy.
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Minnesota Euthanasia Laws
While Minnesota doesn’t allow assisted suicide or any other form of euthanasia, this article provides context to euthanasia laws and describes patient options in these situations.
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