California · Probate Code

PROB §4623: “Individual health care instruction” or “individual instruction” means a patient’s written or oral direction concerning a health care decision for the patient.

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This statute defines 'individual health care instruction' as a patient's written or oral direction about their own health care decisions.

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“Individual health care instruction” or “individual instruction” means a patient’s written or oral direction concerning a health care decision for the patient.

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