Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 79534

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 79534 - Informed Consent

Informed consent means the voluntary agreement of an inmate-patient or a representative, in accordance with state law, of an incapacitated inmate-patient to accept a treatment or procedure after receiving material information concerning the treatment or procedure.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79534

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code; and Cobb v. Grant (1972) 8 Cal.3d. 229.

1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).