California Probate Code
§ 4617
PROB § 4617 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 4.7 · Part 1 · Ch. 1
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.gov(a)“Health care decision” means a decision made by a patient or the patient’s agent, conservator, or surrogate, regarding the patient’s health care, including the following:
(1)Selection and discharge of health care providers and institutions.
(2)Approval or disapproval of diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and programs of medication, including mental health conditions.
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Legislative history
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 171, Sec. 1. (AB 1029) Effective January 1, 2024.