DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS 4600-4806›PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL 4600-4665›CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions 4600-4643

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California Probate Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

“Power of attorney for health care” means a written instrument designating an agent to make health care decisions for the principal.

(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.)

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