California · Probate Code

PROB §4605: “Advance health care directive” or “advance directive” means either an individual health care instruction or a power of attorney for health care.

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This statute defines an advance health care directive as either an individual health care instruction or a power of attorney for health care.

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“Advance health care directive” or “advance directive” means either an individual health care instruction or a power of attorney for health care.

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