Wyoming Health Care Laws

States have enacted laws to empower patients and clear up the responsibilities of health care providers.

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed November 21, 2017

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Welcome to FindLaw's coverage of the health care laws of Wyoming, with authoritative explanations of the law for non-attorneys. In this section, you will find information about durable powers of attorney, which allow you to name a trusted individual to make important health care decisions on your behalf; abortion laws; and much more. Click on a link below to learn more about Wyoming's health care laws.

Learn About Wyoming Health Care Laws

  • Wyoming Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    Summary of Wyoming's laws with respect to durable powers of attorney, which allow you to name a trusted individual to make health care decisions on your behalf.

  • Wyoming Living Wills Laws

    The basics of Wyoming's laws on living wills, legally binding documents in which individuals state in writing their health care and end-of-life preferences.

  • Wyoming Euthanasia Laws

    An explanation of euthanasia (mercy killing) and how it differs from physician-assisted suicide, and how neither of these acts are legal under Wyoming law.

  • Wyoming Abortion Laws

    Basics of Wyoming's abortion laws and restrictions, including info about parental consent requirements for minors and certification requirements for providers.

  • Wyoming Medical Records Laws

    Overview of Wyoming laws pertaining to the management of confidential patient records and who has access to them, including links to related resources.

  • Wyoming Civil Statute of Limitations

    What every potential plaintiff or defendant to a civil claim should know about Wyoming's civil statute of limitations, which limits the amount of time to file.

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