Cal. Prob. Code § 4657

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 4657 - Patient presumed to have capacity

A patient is presumed to have the capacity to make a health care decision, to give or revoke an advance health care directive, and to designate or disqualify a surrogate. This presumption is a presumption affecting the burden of proof.

Ca. Prob. Code § 4657

EFFECTIVE 7/1/2000. Added10/10/1999 (Bill Number: AB 891) (Chapter 658).